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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Democratic victories boost Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields closed higher last week, led by longer maturities. Democratic victories in both Georgia Senate races led investors to expect significantly more fiscal stimulus, which could further spark economic growth. The Federal Reserve (Fed) reaffirmed that asset purchases would continue until “substantial further progress” was made toward its goals.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise on positive investor sentiment
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U.S. Treasury yields closed higher last week, led by longer maturities. Investors were encouraged by positive news related to Brexit, coronavirus vaccines and U.S. fiscal relief efforts. The Federal Reserve (Fed) remained dovish at its December meeting, maintaining asset purchases at least at the current level for the foreseeable future.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Risk-off sentiment drives Treasury yields lower
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U.S. Treasury yields declined last week, led by longer maturities. Risk sentiment deteriorated, with investors concerned about a potential no-deal Brexit, rising coronavirus cases and waning prospects for additional U.S. fiscal stimulus. This week’s Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting is not expected to result in any policy shifts, but the Fed could extend the maturity of its Treasury purchases.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise on prospects for stimulus
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Long U.S. Treasury yields increased sharply last week, while shorter-maturity yields were little changed. Prospects for additional U.S. fiscal stimulus, boosted by weaker-than-expected employment data, provided investors with hope that a new federal aid package would lift future growth. Concerns remain over short-term virus-related challenges, however.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Positive risk sentiment buoys Treasury yields
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Long U.S. Treasury yields ended modestly higher, while shorter maturity yields were nearly unchanged to slightly lower. Investors were optimistic about continued progress toward a coronavirus vaccine and an orderly transfer of U.S. political power. In reference to its asset-purchase programs, the Federal Reserve (Fed) acknowledged, “…circumstances could shift to warrant such adjustments.”
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Accelerating coronavirus cases suppress Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields closed lower last week, led by longer maturities. Despite positive news on possible vaccine progress, investors were focused on the potential near-term damage from surging virus cases across the globe. A public dispute between the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve (Fed) about the Fed’s lending facilities also undermined investor confidence.