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Weekly Investment Commentary: Bullish on bonds
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We believe the recent increase in bond yields has created ample opportunity for investors to benefit from what should be several rate cuts this year (beginning later than markets expect).
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Strong economic data boost U.S. Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields rose on healthy U.S. economic data and hawkish central bank commentary.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: A valuable earnings season kicks off
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Following last quarter’s strong equity market rally, most sectors are now trading at a valuation premium relative to history.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Steady inflation data pressure Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields fell and risk assets rallied after U.S. inflation data met expectations.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: When market and election cycles meet
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Our concern about potential risks in the year ahead informs our current equity market views: We suggest focusing less on cyclical exposures in favor of more defensive, less economically sensitive areas.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise after a 2023 year-end rally
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U.S. Treasury yields rose on generally strong U.S. economic data. Jobs showed a net gain in December, with the unemployment rate remaining flat. However, the declining quits rate signals softer conditions ahead.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Prepare for a plateau, not a plummet, in rates
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Persistently higher-for-longer rates may tempt some investors to plead, “Stop the ride – I want to get off!” But we see investment opportunities that make staying on board a better choice.
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Survey: How Treasurers Are Positioning Cash with Possible 2024 Rate Volatility
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Treasurers, likely seeking to diversify their cash holdings to navigate rate and market uncertainty, are looking to money market funds, short-term bonds and ESG funds among others.
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S&P 500 Index Rebalance: Uber Addition Boosts Weight of Transportation
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The addition of rideshare company Uber to the S&P 500 index notably impacted the sector and industry composition.
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What the U.S. Equity Rally Means for Tax Planning
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We analyze how investors can harvest losses in a robust stock market
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What Happens if Investors Remove China from Emerging Markets and Global Indexes
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An analysis of risk, return, geography and sectors.
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U.S. Jobs Report Spurs Yields, Central Banks Expected to Maintain Steady Rates
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Companies added more jobs than expected in November, though job openings are declining. Central banks in the U.S., U.K. and Europe meet this week.