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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Dovish central banks push Treasury yields lower
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U.S. Treasury rates fell last week across the yield curve, led by 5- and 10-year maturities. The European Central Bank (ECB) surprised markets with a new round of stimulative bank financing, and U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) officials indicated the Fed will likely hold firm on rates at the March meeting. These dovish actions helped spark a risk-off mode for financial markets, benefiting Treasuries and other government bonds.
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Strategas Insight: Is the Long Cycle at a Crossroads?
Read the newest Strategas Insights for insight on earnings, data, macro, and other key factors affecting the US economy in the near term.
Alternative Investments
The Case for Liquid Alternatives, Especially Now
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While we have long advocated that alternatives should be a core allocation within any diversified portfolio, we believe that in this environment they will be even more helpful to investors.
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Strategas Insight: 'Tis The Season
There is just something about the holidays. You know that time. You know that feeling. It can be restorative and enjoyable (even necessary) to purposefully turn from daily occupations—particularly if they involve navigating the current frustratingly volatile global markets—to spend time with family and friends in the celebration of health and good fortune.
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The Impact of Staying Invested During Market Turmoil
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Staying the course during market volatility is often difficult for many investors. Some choose to move to cash investments, while others try to time the market. Unfortunately, these investors are often buying high and selling low—and miss the rallies that follow the challenging periods.