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Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The CFPB and the Future of Confirmations
When Congress created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in 2010 under the Dodd-Frank Act, it made the head of the new agency a presidential appointee whose confirmation must be approved by the Senate.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Risk-averse market tone proves pervasive
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U.S. Treasury yields ended the week modestly lower, led by longer maturities. Markets appeared focused on escalating coronavirus concerns, despite generally stronger U.S. economic data.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Remember the Electoral College
A poll released exclusively to the Washington, D.C.-based newspaper The Hill yesterday shows former Vice President Joe Biden’s national lead over President Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race at 12 points
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields end virtually unchanged despite an active week
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U.S. Treasury yields ended the week only slightly lower, masking the week’s volatility. Rates rose early in the week, led by longer maturities, when the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it would begin purchasing individual corporate bonds.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Looking Down Ballot
Last week, we discussed the state of the campaign for the White House, but President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will not be the only two candidates with their names on the ballot this November.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise on economic optimism
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Positive risk sentiment boosted U.S. Treasury yields last week, led by longer maturities. Investors appear optimistic over an expected rebound in growth as the economy reopens.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
What Does Current Polling Say About November?
In a normal presidential election year, June headlines would be filled with speculation about who the White House challenger will pick as a running mate