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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise as the Fed upgrades its outlook
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10-year U.S. Treasury yields rose another 10 basis points (bps) last week, the seventh consecutive weekly increase, and are now up 65 bps over that period. The Federal Reserve (Fed) upgraded its economic forecasts but maintained its commitment to keep rates at zero over the medium term, pushing long-term interest rates higher.
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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.
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Weekly Macro Update: The U.S. Grabs the Global Recovery Baton…
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Slow vaccination programs continue to delay the reopening of EU economies. The Fed showed that even with better growth and inflation outlooks, it remains committed to its accommodative stance. Elsewhere, China activity data so far this year shows the uneven recovery continues.
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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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.