DSL: Positioning Itself For A Dollar Decline

The DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund offers income-focused investors a respectable level of income with a 10.90% yield. The fund's yield is lower than its peers, but the fund's performance has been consistent and it has outperformed certain bond indices. It appears to be positioning into emerging market bonds in the event of a decline of the U.S. Dollar.

Goldman Sachs sees core inflation trending lower in 2024, with key PCE report on deck

Goldman Sachs sees core inflation trending lower in 2024, with key PCE report on deck. The bank sees the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge moving down in 2024. The PCE inflation figures could be a significant catalyst for the stock market this week. The release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index will be released on Friday.

Yardeni says 'big rally' due for stocks if PCE inflation abates

U.S. Economy Yardeni says 'big rally' due for stocks if PCE inflation abates. The core PCe inflation reading for March is slated to be released Friday. The 10-year Treasury yield dragged the S&P 500 down 5.6% from its all-time high.

Weekly Forecast, April 19, 2024: Higher For 30 Years?

Home Investing Strategy Bonds Analysis Weekly Forecast, April 19, 2024: Higher for 30 years? The Treasury curve was up 9 basis points at 2 years and was up 12 basis points in 10 years over the last week. The current negative 2-year/10-year Treasury spread is the longest such streak since 1976. The 1-month forward rate in 30 years jumped 0.19% to 3.77%. Inverted Treasury yield curve is an important indicator of a future recession.

AGG, PST: Big ETF Inflows

Weekly Report: what happened at AGG last week (0415-0419)?

A Hawkish Pivot

U.S. Equity markets posted their worst week in a year while benchmark interest rates surged to five-month highs. The S&P 500 declined another 3.1% this week. High-flying technology stocks were particularly hard hit. Earnings season is off to a shaky start for office REITs.

NTSX: Stock-Bond Correlation Suggests Caution, But Reason For Optimism Ahead

The WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund ETF offers potential benefits for index investors when Treasury securities offset moves in the stock market. Through April 19, the domestic bond market is down by more than 3% and equities are moving in tandem. Inflation fears cast doubt on whether there will be any Fed rate cuts in 2024. The fund can be a real winner for investors if Treasury securities offer diversification compared to stocks.

REIT Earnings Preview: Delay And Pray

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Money Markets Report Weekly Outflow Of $118.5 Billion, Third Largest On Record

Investors pull $143B from the fund market, marking the largest weekly exodus since Sept. 2009

Investors pull $143B from the fund market, marking the largest weekly exodus since Sept. 2009. Money market funds led the outflow charge with $118.5B in the week that ended April 17th. Equity funds lost $19.5b and equity focused funds $13.4B over the course of the week.

PHT: Two Concerns, But Otherwise A Very Good Junk Bond Fund

Treasury yields resume climb, J.P. Morgan flags risk of US2Y consolidating at 5%

IMF boosts 2024 global growth outlook as U.S. economy powers on

IMF boosts 2024 global growth outlook as U.S. Economy powers. The International Monetary Fund projects 3.2% growth in 2024. U.s. Real GDP is expected to rise 2.7% in 2024, up from 2.5% in 2023. Growth in China expected to be 4.6%.

U.S. 10-year yield tops 4.7% as yields continue to push higher

U.S. 10-year yield tops 4.7% as yields continue to push higher. In April alone, the 10-Year Treasury yield has popped up 47 basis points. Treasury yields have exploded in April after inflation data and strong retail figures. The 10- years last topped 5% late last year.

Weekly Forecast, April 12, 2024: Higher For Longer

Treasury yield continue to jump as the 2Y tops 5% and the 10Y hits a 5-month high

Treasury yield continue to jump as the 2Y tops 5% and the 10Y hits a 5-month high on Monday morning. The U.S. 2-year Treasury yield reached its highest point since November 14th. Yields made a push higher on Monday after a hot retail sales report and rising geopolitical tensions.

Investors sold fund assets for the the third week in four, totaling just under $30B

Investors sold fund assets for the the third week in four, totaling just under $30B. Money market funds handed back $35.3B on the week ending April 10. Taxable bond funds brought in $6B, alternative investments added $571M and tax-exempt bond funds garnered $415M.

Weekly Report: what happened at AGG last week (0408-0412)?

U.S. Weekly FundFlows Insight Report: Short/Intermediate Investment-Grade ETFs Set Record Weekly Inflows, Attracting $3.5 Billion

During LSEG Lipper’s fund flows week that ended April 10, 2024, investors were overall net redeemers of fund assets for the third week in four. Exchange-traded equity funds recorded $5.5 billion in weekly net inflows, marking seven consecutive weeks of inflows. U.S. Broad-based equity indices reported negative returns for the second straight week.