WisdomTree Insights

It has been two years since the Treasury yield curve moved into negative territory, and the U.S. economy has yet to move into recession territory. Kevin Flanagan explores the relationship between inverted yield curves and recessions and discusses the current state of the labor market and its impact on the economy. 
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At today’s FOMC meeting, the Fed kept rates unchanged, marking the seventh consecutive FOMC meeting where the policy makers decided to take no action on the rate front. With half of the FOMC meetings for the year in the books, Kevin Flanagan discusses the possibilities for the latter part of 2024.  
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Against the backdrop of a new rate regime in the fixed income landscape, investors have been trying to determine where to allocate funds. Kevin Flanagan dives into key trends within U.S. credit and and why investors should consider this sector of fixed income. 
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Fed policy has been the primary force driving the money and bond markets for the past few years. Kevin Flanagan discusses how the Fed’s data dependency has led to volatility in the bond market. 
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As we entered this year, all eyes were on the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting trajectory. The question wasn’t “if” but “when” and “by how much.” However, recent developments have turned the narrative on its head. Kevin Flanagan discusses this shift and the effect on the markets. 
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At today's FOMC meeting, the Fed kept rates unchanged, marking the sixth consecutive time the policy makers decided to take no action on the rate front. Against this backdrop, Kevin Flanagan looks ahead at what investors could expect for the remaining meetings this year. 
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