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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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Global Weekly Commentary: Our views on Chinese assets
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Chinese stocks have sold off on concerns that China could tighten monetary and fiscal policy more aggressively – after having led the global restart and policy normalization. This took place as rising U.S. Treasury yields have pressured global risk assets.
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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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Global Weekly Commentary: A strong restart, not a recovery
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We see the path out of the Covid-19 shock as a “restart” – not a typical business cycle “recovery.” The key reasons are the distinct nature of the shock, broad-based pent-up demand and different inflation dynamics.