Investment Strategy
Looking for efficiencies in government spending: Look elsewhere
Economy & Policy November 22, 2024 Chief Economist Eugenio J. Alemán discusses current economic conditions. There has been a lot of talk about (in)efficiencies in government spending, both before and since the election. Much of the conversation has been driven by Elon Musk, who will co-head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE, not an actual […]
Yield curve shift
Markets & Investing November 18, 2024 Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors. The Treasury yield curve has shifted appreciably all year long. In particular, the last few months have realized substantial rate changes. The shift in the Treasury curve is not isolated. The corporate curve is also changing. […]
What’s driving the recent surge in bond yields?
Markets & Investing November 15, 2024 Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam. Key Takeaways Treasury yields rise as recent growth scare subsides Yields are compelling after the latest rate move Higher rates could lead to an equity market pullback Wait, what? The Fed cut interest rates and bond yields went up, not down. Yes, you […]
Resist Short-Term Temptations
Markets & Investing November 12, 2024 Doug Drabik discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors. The elections have ended resulting with roughly half of you excited and the other half disappointed. That statement was sure to resonate regardless of the election results. What follows is the onslaught of calls inquiring about […]