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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields decline as the Fed prepares for cuts
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U.S. Treasury yields declined as the U.S. Federal Reserve leaned modestly dovish at the March meeting. The central bank remains on track for rate cuts later this year, and financial markets interpreted this decision positively.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Dividend growth: timely and strategic
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We remain constructive on higher-quality, dividend growth-oriented stocks. In our view, dividend growth companies tend to be supported by positive fundamentals, sustainable growth potential, healthy balance sheets, ample free cash flow, stable profit margins and management teams committed to returning capital to shareholders.
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Market Week in Review: Bank of Japan hikes rates into positive territory
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Hotter inflation data boost Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields rose last week on higher-than-expected U.S. inflation data. This trend suggests that inflation remains higher than the U.S. Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, decreasing hopes for rate cuts in the near term.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Solving the 6% yield portfolio puzzle
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Market Week in Review: U.S. consumer prices rise by more than expected
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: A dovish Fed pushes Treasury yields lower
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U.S. Treasury yields fell across the curve as U.S. economic data softened and U.S. Federal Reserve communications leaned dovish. Chair Powell said he wants to see “just a bit more evidence” that inflation is heading lower before cutting rates.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: A developing story in emerging markets
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Forge strong bonds with emerging markets. The “year of fixed income” narrative put forth by pundits entering 2024 isn’t just a U.S. story; emerging markets (EM) debt also has a featured role in the script.
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Market Week in Review: Bank of Canada could start cutting rates by June
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields fall with inflation data steady
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U.S. Treasury yields fell across the curve as inflation data met expectations. This week, the European Central Bank is scheduled to meet and Fed Chair Powell will testify to Congress. On Friday, the February jobs report is expected to show a hiring slowdown.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: The case for allocating to higher-yielding assets
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Heading into 2024, bond yields stood at their highest levels in more than a decade, prompting some market pundits and prognosticators to declare this “the year of fixed income!” It’s too early to confirm that pronouncement, but there’s evidence to support a strong showing across global bond markets.
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Market Week in Review: U.S. PCE price index climbs 0.4%, matching consensus estimates
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