Current opportunities in the TIPS market
David Rogal and Bob Miller contend that the TIPS market dislocations witnessed in recent months have resulted in…
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interest rates
The easing wave may subside, for now
Elga explains why we see the late-cycle policy easing as potentially coming to an end – and what…
Why stocks can shrug off higher rates
Interest rates rose last week, but the surge did not keep stocks from climbing. Russ explains why.
Are investors paying too big a premium for safety?
Following months of strong performance, Russ discusses why defensive sectors may be overpriced in the current environment.
The trade war in the context of broader themes
Rick Rieder and Russ Brownback argue that while most investors are focusing primarily on trade-related supply chain disruptions…
The potential impact of a monetary policy shift
The Fed is considering a change to its monetary policy framework. Elga assesses the potential impact on markets…
The implications of a potential Fed policy shift
The Fed is considering a new policy framework to better steer inflation expectations. Elga examines the economic and…
What’s the Difference Between Duration and Maturity?
Matt Tucker takes a look at two key fixed income concepts and explains how each one behaves in…