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Weekly Investment Commentary: Bullish on bonds
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We believe the recent increase in bond yields has created ample opportunity for investors to benefit from what should be several rate cuts this year (beginning later than markets expect).
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Strong economic data boost U.S. Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields rose on healthy U.S. economic data and hawkish central bank commentary.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Investment Commentary: A valuable earnings season kicks off
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Following last quarter’s strong equity market rally, most sectors are now trading at a valuation premium relative to history.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Steady inflation data pressure Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields fell and risk assets rallied after U.S. inflation data met expectations.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: When market and election cycles meet
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Our concern about potential risks in the year ahead informs our current equity market views: We suggest focusing less on cyclical exposures in favor of more defensive, less economically sensitive areas.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise after a 2023 year-end rally
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U.S. Treasury yields rose on generally strong U.S. economic data. Jobs showed a net gain in December, with the unemployment rate remaining flat. However, the declining quits rate signals softer conditions ahead.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Investment Commentary: Prepare for a plateau, not a plummet, in rates
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Persistently higher-for-longer rates may tempt some investors to plead, “Stop the ride – I want to get off!” But we see investment opportunities that make staying on board a better choice.
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US equity outlook: Market breadth to dictate bullishness
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ClearBridge Investments expects market leadership to broaden in 2024 and believe high-quality defensive stocks will hold up better than the current mega cap leaders in an economic downturn.
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AOR Update: The Fed is Done What's Next?
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Clearbridge Investments: With the market and FOMC suggesting the rate hike cycle is complete, the first interest rate cut could come by May 2024, a pause consistent with the Fed’s “higher for longer” messaging.
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AOR Update: The Fed is Done What's Next?
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Clearbridge Investments: With the market and FOMC suggesting the rate hike cycle is complete, the first interest rate cut could come by May 2024, a pause consistent with the Fed’s “higher for longer” messaging.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: A dovish Fed drives Treasury yields lower
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U.S. Treasury yields declined after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept rates steady at their 22-year high.
Market Outlooks
Powell pivots policy: moving closer to rate cuts
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Tony Rodriguez summarizes the outcome of the latest U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.