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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise as the Fed hikes aggressively
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U.S. Treasury yields ended the week higher after the U.S. Federal Reserve hiked policy rates 75 basis points. Fixed income returns were dragged down by rising yields and widening spreads. Volatility ran high, especially for short-maturity rates and risk assets.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Food and shelter inflation: The basics take a bigger bite
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Combating inflation is tricky when the Fed is tightening. Increasing costs of essentials like food, transportation and shelter will continue to pressure global central banks to act boldly to restore price stability.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise on strong inflation data
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U.S. Treasury yields jumped last week, led by a dramatic spike in short-term rates, pulling total returns into negative territory.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Finding value in growth stocks
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Growth stocks are an important part of our balanced focus.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Strong economic data boost Treasury yields
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Accommodative interest rate policy remains a key market support. While investors continue to focus on more hawkish Fed policy, overall rates are likely to remain relatively low even after several rate hikes.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Municipal bonds: Time to test the waters again
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In an uncertain macroeconomic environment, diversification and thoughtful risk allocation take on heightened importance.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields decline as growth concerns continue
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U.S. Treasury yields fell again last week, supporting core fixed income returns. However credit spreads continued to widen on economic growth concerns.