March Madness: Top Picks for Fixed Income Investing

Which bond category has what it takes to outperform in the current landscape? Check out sector analysis and fixed income investing bracketology.

March 20, 2023 Mark J. Cintolo
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The Market Giveth, the Market Taketh

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains how surprisingly strong data prints disrupted the markets in February.

March 10, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz
US Inflation Tracker

US Inflation Tracker highlights key indicators related to personal consumption, supply chain dynamics, housing, wage pressures and inflation expectations.

February 23, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz - Garrett Melson
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Goldilocks vs. the Bears

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz believes jobs data and the Federal Reserve’s most recent comments may be “just right” for an economic soft landing.

February 14, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz
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Observations on Five Institutional Investing Trends

Foundations and public pensions lost ground in a challenging investment environment. As we enter 2023, indicators suggest elevated return potential.

February 6, 2023 Mark J. Cintolo Financial Professional content – requires login
Looking Beyond High Yield Bonds for Higher Returns

See how the higher interest rates of the past year have helped investment grade corporates and bank loans more than high yield bonds.

February 6, 2023 Mark J. Cintolo
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Disinflation Pipeline and the Phillips Curve Fed

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains why divergences in global monetary policy could be a key differentiator for asset class returns in 2023.

January 10, 2023 Jack Janasiewicz
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Financial Portfolios Adapt to Inflation, Rough Markets

Learn how advisors have adjusted their financial portfolio allocations in response to higher inflation and difficult market conditions.

January 10, 2023 James Kelly - Kevin McCullough
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Runway for a Soft Landing?

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses the equity market’s November pivot, signs of deflation, the Fed’s two-sided risks, and policy changes in China.

December 14, 2022 Jack Janasiewicz
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Expect Positive Trends for Corporate Bonds in 2023

Portfolio strategist Garrett Melson discusses improving valuations in fixed income, particularly investment grade corporate bond.

December 13, 2022 Garrett Melson
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Public Enemy #1: Inflation

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz reviews October’s positive stock market performance, mixed economic data, and the Fed’s ongoing battle to tame inflation.

November 8, 2022 Jack Janasiewicz
5 Ways to Prepare Your Bond Portfolio for a Recession

As rising rates and inflation lead to fears of recession, there are steps investors can take to make fixed income holdings more resilient within their bond portfolios.

November 3, 2022 Mark J. Cintolo Financial Professional content – requires login
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King Dollar and the Double Whammy

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains how the strong dollar, global energy shock, and no end in sight for rate hikes are roiling the capital markets.

October 11, 2022 Jack Janasiewicz
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Are We There Yet? Pulse Check: Macro, Markets & Inflation

Portfolio strategists discuss topics including the path of inflation, supply chain dynamics, dollar strength and the markets’ reactions.

September 15, 2022 Jack Janasiewicz - Garrett Melson
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Higher for Longer

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses the market reversal in August, Federal Reserve policy, labor market trends and the likely path of inflation.

September 13, 2022 Jack Janasiewicz
Is This a Good Time to Consider Corporate Bonds?

With yields recently hitting 13-year highs and recession fears growing, are there opportunities in investment grade corporate bonds?

August 1, 2022 Mark J. Cintolo Financial Professional content – requires login
Institutional Investing Trends Observed at Midyear 2022

Amid the failed diversification of disappointing returns from both stocks and bonds, there are some bright spots in institutional investing trends.

July 22, 2022 Mark J. Cintolo Financial Professional content – requires login
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From the Consultants’ Desk: Quantitative Tightening & Bonds

If the Federal Reserve is no longer buying bonds, what happens to bond prices?

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Making Market Sense of Rates, Russia and Real Inflation

Portfolio strategists explain why fears about rates, energy prices, inflation and recession may be overblown.

March 25, 2022 Jack Janasiewicz - Garrett Melson
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2019 Natixis Global Survey of Individual Investors

The 2019 Natixis Global Survey of Individual Investors reveals that investors are conflicted about risk, returns and what they can expect from their investments.

July 15, 2019
Four Key Insights into Establishing the California Green Bond Market

Investor motivations, perceptions, and knowledge gaps that may influence the state of California’s green bond market.

March 2, 2018