In this edition, our Co-CIOs share their perspectives on the latest market developments, what's driving yields, and where we see opportunities ahead.
The Fed Sets the Thermostat. The Bond Market Is the Weather.
What pushed long-term Treasury yields above their 2007 highs, and why the Fed is only part of the story
Why a hard September for munis created a better entry point
How we're using the weakness, not hiding from it: buying yield, targeting the curve's sweet spot and putting losses to work
Quality carry, not beta carry: why high-quality taxable bonds yielding above 5% beat stretching for credit with spreads near decade tights
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