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Municipal market approaches full recovery
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Nuveen's Head of Municipals, John Miller, comments on the municipal market for the past quarter.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields decline after a long climb
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U.S. Treasury yields closed lower last week, led by longer maturities. Continued recent yield increases prompted strong investor demand, augmented by disappointing economic data, which shifted market momentum and pushed rates modestly lower.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Democratic victories boost Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields closed higher last week, led by longer maturities. Democratic victories in both Georgia Senate races led investors to expect significantly more fiscal stimulus, which could further spark economic growth. The Federal Reserve (Fed) reaffirmed that asset purchases would continue until “substantial further progress” was made toward its goals.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
No big waves from the Fed to close an unprecedented year
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The Fed upgraded its longer-term economic outlook, while warning of near-term risks.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise on positive investor sentiment
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U.S. Treasury yields closed higher last week, led by longer maturities. Investors were encouraged by positive news related to Brexit, coronavirus vaccines and U.S. fiscal relief efforts. The Federal Reserve (Fed) remained dovish at its December meeting, maintaining asset purchases at least at the current level for the foreseeable future.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Risk-off sentiment drives Treasury yields lower
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U.S. Treasury yields declined last week, led by longer maturities. Risk sentiment deteriorated, with investors concerned about a potential no-deal Brexit, rising coronavirus cases and waning prospects for additional U.S. fiscal stimulus. This week’s Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting is not expected to result in any policy shifts, but the Fed could extend the maturity of its Treasury purchases.