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Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Facing heightened uncertainty, the Fed delivers another hike
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The Fed has raised rates by 300 basis points since June, a nearly unprecedented pace of tightening done to combat persistent inflation amid continued strength in the labor market and consumer spending. But markets are worried it will go too far, triggering a recession.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Banking uncertainty weighs heavily on bond markets
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U.S. Treasury yields continued to fall steeply amid heightened economic and financial uncertainty.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
2023: 2008 All Over Again?
What Happened to Silicon Valley Bank and Is It 2008 Again?
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields fall on a flight-to-quality rally
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U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply after Silicon Valley Bank surprisingly failed on Friday.
Fixed Income Insights
Return of the Bond Market: Better Income Opportunities?
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Most investors incorporate bonds into a portfolio to provide diversification. Unfortunately, a smoother return path has not held true in recent years. But now the market has recalibrated, and yields have reset higher. Higher yields mean higher future returns. And for the first time in a while, you can make the argument that bonds provide true competition to stocks.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Inflation surprises push Treasury yields higher
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U.S. Treasury yields rose further, after yet another round of unfavorable inflation data.