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Today, Not All is Equal
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We are seeing the highest margin of superiority on record, with a significant gap between our highest and lowest ranking sectors, exceeding levels seen in the Chinese growth scare in early 2016 and the financial crisis of 2008. James Foot, Head of Capital Markets & Asset Allocation, EMEA, discusses the unique nature of the market landscape, as well as some of the sensible actions that we believe can empower investor success.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Risk-off sentiment leads Treasury yields lower
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U.S. Treasury yields fell steadily last week, led by longer maturities, and the yield curve flattened significantly. Wednesday’s 20-year maturity auction overwhelmed investor demand and pushed yields briefly higher, but cautious attitudes prevailed and yields fell again in the following days.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise as inflation creeps slightly higher
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U.S. Treasury yields generally rose across the curve last week, led by the longer end of the curve. Multiple maturities hit their highest yields since late June/early July.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury refunding plans boost yields
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U.S. Treasury yields moved higher last week, led by longer maturities.
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How rates rise matters
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In prior rising rate environments, various parts of the municipal yield curve reacted differently based on economic conditions and the pace and scale of Fed activity.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Multiple Treasury yields hit all-time lows
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U.S. Treasury yields fell again last week, with the 2-, 5- and 10-year yields reaching record lows.