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Fixed Income Market Update
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In our view, monetary and fiscal policy have done a tremendous job in papering over fundamental uncertainty. Read more for the news & nuggets
Fixed Income Insights
Municipal Fixed Income: Bluebirds fly
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We focus on the strong recovery in the muni market over the second quarter, which proved to be illuminating to municipal investors on a couple fronts.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
U.S. presidential election outlook
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As the 2020 election season heats up and President Trump’s odds of winning continue to run cold, we believe it is important to understand the investment implications of a potential change in government versus the status quo. We have outlined the policy implications of the three most likely election outcomes: a Democratic sweep, a Biden presidency with a Republican Senate and a Trump presidency with a Republican Senate. This analysis assumes that Democrats hold the House, which we believe is highly likely.
Fixed Income Insights
Improving Credit Quality Boosts High Yield Bonds
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The high yield bond sector represents attractive value because of its improving credit quality and inexpensive valuations.
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LIBOR Is Changing: Five Important Updates
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T. Rowe Price's working group provides an update to the plans to replace LIBOR with new alternative reference rates.
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Currency Hedging Can Boost Yields and Reduce Volatility
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U.S.-based bond investors who hedge the currencies of foreign bonds can obtain higher yields and mitigate portfolio volatility.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Higher Tax Rates Expected in Biden Administration
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A Biden administration is expected to propose higher tax rates to finance various domestic programs.
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A Multi‑Sector Approach to Short‑Term Bonds
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The low duration management team uses a multi-sector approach as we try to capture a suitable amount of risk-adjusted yield.