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Fixed Income
March 22 2024
Markets/Economy .
Article

5 minute read

Contradiction
March 22 2024

Is the equity market rally inconsistent with Fed policy?

March 18 2024
Monetary Policy .
Article

2 minute read

The dots are the point
March 20 2024

The Fed's dot plot held the intrigue at the FOMC meeting.

March 1 2024
Markets/Economy .
Article

7 minute read

Another day, another record high for stocks
March 1 2024

Magnificent Seven continue to outperform.

December 14 2023
Monetary Policy .
Article

2 minute read

Meeting the markets halfway
December 13 2023

The Fed now projects rate cuts in 2024, just not as many as the markets have.

December 8 2023
2024 Outlook .
Article

3 minute read

Bonds are back in the black!
December 5 2023

Three things to watch in 2024.

December 1 2023
Markets/Economy .
Article

7 minute read

Stick a fork in it
December 1 2023

As the economy slows across the board, the Fed is done hiking rates.

November 21 2023
Fixed Income .
Article

3 minute read

Don't call it a comeback...yet
November 21 2023

We believe next year could present compelling opportunities within high yield.

October 26 2023
Fixed Income .
Article

5 minute read

Better early than late
October 10 2023

Being defensive in credit may mean a little pain for a bigger potential gain. 

September 28 2023
Fixed Income .
Article

3 minute read

This pain should pass
September 29 2023

Evidence suggests the move up in longer yields is nearing an end.

September 20 2023
Monetary Policy .
Article

2 minute read

Proceeding carefully
September 20 2023

The Fed opts against raising rates, but doesn't rule out another hike this year.

August 24 2023
Fixed Income .
Article

2 minute read

Banks aren't totally out of the woods yet
August 24 2023

They've stabilized somewhat but still face pressures.

August 8 2023
International/Global .
Article

3 minute read

The case against China
August 8 2023

Rhetorically speaking, China may have long Covid.

August 3 2023
Fixed Income .
Article

3 minute read

Why the climb in long yields isn't likely to last
August 3 2023

Senior Portfolio Manager R.J. Gallo can think of seven reasons.

July 26 2023
Monetary Policy .
Article

2 minute read

Middle ground
July 26 2023

With the impact of its tightening still not apparent, the Fed opted for another modest rate hike. 

July 14 2023
International/Global .
Article

4 minute read

If everyone is surprised is it really a surprise?
July 17 2023

Consensus has taken a beating but is still standing.

July 21 2023
Markets/Economy .
Article

3 minute read

Don't forget Mac and Mae
July 17 2023

MBS issued by U.S. housing agencies could have advantages for investors if the economy slows.

July 13 2023
Fixed Income .
Article

5 minute read

Time, we believe, is on our side
July 11 2023

Defensive positioning didn’t hurt the first half. In the second half, it may help.

June 30 2023
Fixed Income .
Article

6 minute read

'You don't have to tell me 15 times'
June 30 2023

Don’t fight the Fed. Don’t fight the tape either.

June 14 2023
Markets/Economy .
Article

2 minute read

Preparing for the next step
June 14 2023

The Fed skipped a rate hike but suggested more could come. 

June 7 2023
International/Global .
Article

3 minute read

Oh, Mexico!
June 7 2023

Our southern neighbor is firing on all cylinders.

June 13 2023
Fixed Income .
Article

2 minute read

Bonds are (still) back
May 18 2023

And the case for bond returns is getting stronger.

May 30 2023
Fixed Income .
Article

3 minute read

EM isn't a blanket growth story
May 4 2023

Opportunities as varied as countries that fall under the emerging markets umbrella.