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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Investor optimism pushes Treasury yields higher
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U.S. Treasury yields rose last week, as U.S. election results became clearer and Pfizer announced encouraging news about its COVID-19 vaccine trials. A somber mood later in the week offset a portion of the earlier increase, as virus cases rose across the globe and fears of increased lock-down measures intensified.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Market Compass: Could the stars align for a ‘Goldilocks’ economy?
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While legal challenges are underway, the Associated Press on Saturday called Pennsylvania for Joe Biden, which would push him past the 270 Electoral Count threshold. While this process may feel like an eternity, Biden’s timing from a market perspective may be impeccable. Don’t get us wrong.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Decision 2020: What the apparent Biden victory means for the markets and investors
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With Joe Biden becoming the presumptive President Elect, Nuveen's Global Investment Committee takes a look at financial market implications
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields decline as the U.S. election is closer than expected
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U.S. Treasury yields declined last week, led by longer maturities. Yields decreased and the yield curve flattened on Wednesday, as investors struggled to adjust to the tumultuous U.S. presidential election. While prospects for a large fiscal stimulus package dimmed as a result of what will likely be divided government, this did not damage a constructive market sentiment that persisted all week.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Investment Commentary: Stocks jump on election and vaccine news
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Equities enjoyed a strong election week rally, with the S&P 500 Index jumping more than 7%. Stocks subsequently soared Monday morning on positive news on a potential coronavirus vaccine. With Joe Biden winning the presidency and Republicans likely retaining control of the Senate, prospects for significant policy changes appear limited.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Investment Commentary: The economy and financial markets need a medical breakthrough
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Stocks sold off sharply last week, experiencing their worst week since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis in March. Investors reacted negatively to news of increasing cases in the U.S. and Europe, fading hopes for near-term fiscal stimulus and growing election-related uncertainties. All sectors were down for the week, with the worst declines in industrials, technology and consumer discretionary.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Market Compass: The US has survived contested elections and unrest before
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Well, last week was in fact a Pepto Bismol kind of week, just as I had expected. No fiscal stimulus in the US, COVID-19 cases on the rise in Europe and the US, and growing concerns about the US presidential election.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise despite surging virus cases
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Longer U.S. Treasury rates rose last week, while shorter maturities were unchanged or slightly lower. Market expectations for growth and inflation have been rising on hopes of a large stimulus package early next year.