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Weekly Investment Commentary: Questions to consider as summer draws to a close
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As we move from the unofficial end of summer in the U.S., markets and investors appear to be at a crossroads.
Investing Ideas
THINK private credit: Opportunities today in middle market lending
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Private credit may help institutional investors address timely challenges, including generating yield and providing low-volatility, low-correlated returns.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Stocks enjoy another banner week amid elevated risks
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Stocks were up yet again last week, marking five consecutive weeks of gains.
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Weekly Market Compass: We also discuss a leadership change in Japan, US consumer sentiment, and COVID-19 cases
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Last week brought some major headlines with a new inflation target policy from the Federal Reserve, news of a leadership change in Japan, a decline in US consumer sentiment, and spikes in COVID-19 cases. What are the implications of these events for investors?
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Long Treasury yields rise as the Fed adjusts its inflation strategy
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The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a shift in its approach to maintaining stable prices, now targeting an inflation rate that “averages 2 percent over time.” Longer maturity Treasury yields rose on the news. Non-Treasury sectors generally fared well last week, with the exception of longer-duration assets.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: With stocks at all-time highs, what could go wrong?
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Equity prices rose last week, with the S&P 500 Index advancing 0.7% to hit a new record high.
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Weekly Market Compass: It’s important to stay prepared for whatever the market may bring
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It’s August in New England for the Hooper family, which means hot summer days, barbecues, and lots of time in the water. Every year at this time, my thoughts turn to the iconic movie “Jaws,” which, as regular readers of this blog may remember, is another summer tradition for me.
Fixed Income Insights
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.