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InsightsFuture of the Industry

Harnessing the Power of Data: The Case for AI, Big Data, and Predictive Analytics in Fixed Income
Fixed income portfolio managers have access to a much wider range of data than ever before and those that understand the information are much better positioned to make more confident investment…
September 8, 2020
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InsightsFuture of the Industry

The Modernization Journey: Improving Visibility for Stronger Investment Decisions
In today’s environment, it’s more important than ever for portfolio managers to have the right information at the right time. In our webinar, expert panelists discuss the challenges and…
September 2, 2020
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: A Balance of Risks Keep Markets on Pause
Markets remained relatively steady over the past week with only minor activity in the dog days of summer. While positive earnings and manufacturing and homes sales bolstered sentiment, a lack of…
August 23, 2020
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Yields Rise Despite Washington’s Stalemate
Markets were bolstered by promising economic data and stabilization of COVID cases. Yields rise as a result, particularly in the high yield and emerging markets space, while munis continue to see…
August 16, 2020
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InsightsBond Markets

Fixed Income and the Ballot Box: Caution Ahead of the 2020 Election
With so much uncertainty affecting fixed income markets as we head into a presidential election, it's a good time for bond managers to take some chips off the table, lock in some gains, and actively…
August 12, 2020
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Rates Lower Again as Washington Continues to Squabble
Weekly jobless claims data came in better than expected with 1.186 million last week compared to economist expectations of 1.42 million. Fixed income markets continue to see rates move lower with…
August 9, 2020
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Rates Lower as Hope for an Economic Recovery Dims
U.S. gross domestic product plunged by a record 32.9% in the second quarter and even though the number was not as bad as originally feared (exp. -34.7%), economic activity remains limited by the…
August 2, 2020
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PodcastsFuture of the Industry

IMTC on Bond Buyer Podcast: Technology and Munis in the Time of COVID
IMTC’s Blake Lynch discusses the future of fixed income with Lynne Funk on Bond Buyer’s innovation podcast.
July 30, 2020
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Are Re-Opening Rollbacks Impacting the Economic Rebound?
As COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., rollbacks in opening the economy are stifling market expectations. We see investors continue to remain cautious as spreads tighten, the yield curve…
July 26, 2020