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A decline in rates could boost the short end of the yield curve.
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Three things to watch in 2024.
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As the economy slows across the board, the Fed is done hiking rates.
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The markets have swung too far by forecasting multiple Fed rate cuts in 2024.
The economy and markets can't take on much more debt without getting sick.
Despite high rates, the large amount of maturing debt in the coming years is not a crisis.
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Financial markets rally on perceived Fed pause.
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The Fed didn't hike. That doesn't mean it's done.
The Fed wants more time and data as it looks to December's meeting.
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A surprisingly strong economy could mean higher for longer, longer
After weathering the storm, the housing market is poised to boost growth despite Fed headwinds.
Employment, inflation and bonds combine for twists and turns for the journey of Fed policy.
It's not just the pilot who is confused as markets wrestle with yields.
Evidence suggests the move up in longer yields is nearing an end.
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Fed plans to keep interest rates higher for longer.
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As the Fed continues quantitative tightening, spreads widen.
The Fed opts against raising rates, but doesn't rule out another hike this year.
Powell uses Jackson Hole keynote to reiterate Fed’s vigilance to lower inflation.
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The past, present and future of dividend investing.
Senior Portfolio Manager R.J. Gallo can think of seven reasons.
With the impact of its tightening still not apparent, the Fed opted for another modest rate hike.
The U.S. is likely already feeling the predicted “rocky landing.”
High inflation hurts everyone.
MBS issued by U.S. housing agencies could have advantages for investors if the economy slows.
A mild recession may be inevitable.
The consumer is between tough headwinds and promising tailwinds.
Higher-for-longer rates can be beneficial for dividend strategies.
The Fed skipped a rate hike but suggested more could come.
The office credit market is in trouble, but the broad CRE sector appears healthy.
The Fed raised rates again, but hinted it soon might be time to take a breather.
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Stubborn inflation, strong consumption data and a robust labor market are clouding the economy’s path.
Volatile markets can offer opportunities.
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Banking sector turmoil has raised recession risks.
Fed Chair Powell made the case for another quarter-point hike amid the banking turmoil.
Simmering post-pandemic issues are raising the temperature.
Growth stocks typically do well in low-rate, low-growth environments.
The beats (hawkish Fed, strong jobs, surprise bank failure) keep coming.
Supply and demand dynamics are supporting the municipal bond market.
As long as Americans keep spending, higher for longer may rule the day.
The economy is facing stronger headwinds than the markets realize.
Comparing the cost of becoming an adult across decades.
An improved high-yield asset class might not flash the same signs for reentry as in past economic downturns.
Three things to watch in 2023.
Consumers are showing restraint amid still-high inflation.
The Fed pushes back against market expectations.
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