Insights

U.S. Treasury Curve: Treasury yields fell in June and steepened for the quarter, with yields falling in the 1- to 10-year range and increasing beyond 10 years.

The social doctrine of the Catholic Church guides its investment policy.

Uncertainty around fiscal deficits and trade policy dampened demand for Treasury bonds in May.

Volatile investment markets throughout April reacted to shifting trade policy messaging, mixed economic readings, and President Trump’s expression of frustration with the Federal Reserve.

With heightened volatility across investment markets in March, investor demand for U.S. government bonds increased. Shorter maturity Treasury yields fell.

Traditionally, investors have allocated to high-quality investment grade bonds with a goal of earning predictable income, diversifying their overall portfolio risk, and preserving capital.

In order to take advantage of market and economic events that create volatility, tax-aware investors need to monitor portfolios and be ready to act when opportunities arise.

A glossary of common terms in the bond markets and there definitions.