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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Despite soft labor data, Treasury yields rise
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Jobs numbers were somewhat weaker than expected, but U.S. Treasury yields rose and the yield curve steepened. The economic expansion continues and the Federal Reserve remains on track to begin tapering later this year.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Why Is Everyone in Washington Talking About Jerome Powell?
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Is the chorus loud enough yet for President Biden to dump Powell in favor of another nominee? Let’s take a look.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise on Fed rhetoric
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U.S. Treasury yields rose last week, as investors focused on central bank statements suggesting the Fed could start winding down asset purchases later this year.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
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As we reported just one week after President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January, the Senate was taking more time than usual to approve the senior-most members of the president’s appointees: his cabinet.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Moderating economic data push Treasury yields slightly lower
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U.S. Treasury yields fell slightly, while spreads on corporates and structured products widened. Retail sales fell in July and the Federal Reserve took another step toward tapering asset purchases.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields end modestly lower amid mixed economic data
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U.S. Treasury yields started the week higher after July inflation data showed moderation in price increases. But declining consumer confidence caused yields to retrace.