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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Hut, Hut, (Double) Hike?
What was a boring week for bond investors headed into Thursday’s CPI data release became a bit more exciting as the probability increased that the Fed will move rates higher and faster than…
February 13, 2022
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Gesundheit – It’s a Global Affair
When the Fed sneezes, global rate markets tend to catch a cold. This week rates were sent higher on the back of higher global inflation data and the path set out by Powell and the FOMC last week.
February 6, 2022
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Product UpdatesProducts & Solutions

Release Notes: Improve Flexibility in Optimizing Portfolios and Visibility into Account Information
Explore IMTC’s latest product developments including improvements to our portfolio Optimizer, a new integration with the Salesforce CRM, and enhanced filtering capabilities.
February 2, 2022
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Powell Be Nimble, Powell Be Quick
At this week’s FOMC meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Powell cemented the first of a series of rate hikes will begin in March. Between the geopolitical situation in the Ukraine, political situation in…
January 30, 2022
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AwardsPress & Media

IMTC Shortlisted for 3 Fund Intelligence Operations & Services Awards
IMTC has been shortlisted for Best Portfolio Management System, Technology Innovation, and Best New Product by the Fund Intelligence Operations & Services Awards. Winners will be announced Feb. 23.
January 25, 2022
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Bat Out of Hell
As we mourn the passing of Texas-born, 70s rock singer, Michael Lee Aday – better known as Meat Loaf – investors are mourning the loss of their two main guideposts: The Fed and the U.S. Federal…
January 23, 2022
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: That Was Fast – Rates Higher
Minutes from the FOMC meeting in December showed a much more aggressive stance towards unwinding stimulus in the coming month, leaving fixed income investors to reprice their expectations for rate…
January 9, 2022
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InsightsBond Markets

The 2022 Outlook for Fixed Income
In our view, the outlook for bond investors in 2022 is dominated by the inflation story. We emphasize the importance of understanding the key components that are likely to impact inflation in the…
January 3, 2022
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Market CommentaryBond Markets

The Fixed Income Brief: Rapid Progress
Federal Reserve Chairman Powell and the FOMC sped up the tapering process and introduced potentially three rate hikes into 2022 to stem off inflation. The question on investors’ minds is whether…
December 19, 2021