Investment Strategy
Investment-grade municipal income in intermediate to long maturities
MARKETS & INVESTING July 24, 2023 Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors. Last week I talked about the income opportunity in short to intermediate investment-grade corporate bonds. This Monday, I want to talk about the income opportunity obtainable in the intermediate to long end of the curve. […]
Financial markets approaching an inflection point
MARKETS & INVESTING July 21, 2023 Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam. Bonds perform well after the tightening cycle ends Near-term caution on equities is warranted Equity rally should broaden into the lagging sectors The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup ‘kicked’ off this week. Women’s soccer has become so popular, with […]
Investment-grade corporate income in short to intermediate maturities
MARKETS & INVESTING July 17, 2023 Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors. Markets can present challenges for investors as volatility, direction, supply, outside influences and future expectations are continuously changing. In addition, investors present a myriad of needs and goals. What should remain constant is that investors […]
The end of the Fed’s tightening cycle is drawing near
MARKETS & INVESTING July 14, 2023 Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam. Key Takeaways Inflation pressures have continued to ease Cracks in the Labor market are starting to appear A slowdown in consumer spending is underway The Wimbledon Championship Tournament is in full swing, with the men’s and women’s finals scheduled […]