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Weekly Investment Commentary: Expect volatility as the focus returns to the Fed
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Equity markets fell last week driven by investors’ reaction to the Federal Reserve meeting, which underscored expectations for a strong economic recovery, but did little to quell fears over rising inflation and bond yields.
Portfolio Construction Insights
Portfolio Diagnostic Report: Recover Wisely - Be Global, Be Picky
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Despite a violent COVID-driven correction in the first quarter of 2020, markets responded with a rebound throughout the remainder of the year and returns were primarily positive across asset classes. The 2021 Janus Henderson Market GPS Investment Outlook suggests cautious optimism for performance outcomes while exhorting investors to diversify in order to mitigate outlier risks.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise again, with brightening economic outlook
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U.S. Treasury yields rose again last week, though risk assets stabilized. Lower-rated credit outperformed and emerging markets saw renewed investor demand.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Investment Commentary: A rates-driven correction creates opportunities in growth stocks
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Equity markets saw gains as Treasury yields stabilized early last week.
Fixed Income Insights
Market Overview: Collateralized Loan Obligations
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Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) are managed portfolios of bank loans that have been securitized into different instruments of varying credit risk and thus varying credit ratings.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Investment Commentary: Concern over rising rates persists
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Equities struggled with another week of volatility driven by elevated rates. The S&P 500 finished in positive territory (+0.8%) thanks to a couple of daily gains of 2% or more, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 2.1%.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields continue their march higher
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U.S. Treasury yields rose again last week, with 10-year yields reaching 1.57%, as economic data continued to beat expectations and policy remained stimulative.