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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Not Too Fast, Not Too Furious – Focused on Tapering
The taper is coming this year, but the pace will be tame in comparison to the last time the Fed looked to unwind their open market positions, as the pandemic risk lingers on and threatens the global…
September 12, 2021
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: How Long Will the Fed’s Punchbowl Last?
Rates rose this week in anticipation of any potential signal from Powell around a reduction in the Fed’s extremely loose monetary policy.
August 29, 2021
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Back to School as Fed Takes Lessons From Past Mistakes
U.S. rates settling lower this week on risk aversion around the Fed potentially tapering sooner than the market originally anticipated.
August 22, 2021
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Markets Put the Fed on the Clock
Markets are balancing the positive progress of the infrastructure deal, economic data, and a solid earnings quarter versus the worsening global growth picture due to the Delta variant.
August 15, 2021
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Rates Driven by Data
Economic data caused big moves in fixed income markets this week with July’s payroll report leading to higher rates overall.
August 8, 2021
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Strong Earnings, Strong Bid for Treasuries
Jerome Powell is the new honey baritone (formerly dubbed to Perry Como for his beautiful low voice) in markets as he reiterates lower rates for longer.
August 1, 2021
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Rates Continue Volatility
No summer lull in sight for bond investors as interest rates continue to wreak havoc on investors.
July 25, 2021
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Product UpdatesProducts & Solutions

Release Notes: Enhance Portfolio Management with Switch Trades, Composite Account Management, and a Total Holdings Dashboard
Explore IMTC’s latest product enhancements including the ability to simplify bond swaps, manage accounts at the composite level, and filter for securities across total firm holdings.
July 20, 2021
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Time Will Tell
Peak growth concerns coinciding with the peak inflation reprieve are keeping investors and rates at bay for now, but the upcoming U.S. government spending and a significant uptick in global COVID…
July 18, 2021