Jumping Over Dollars For Dimes

Jumping Over Dollars For Dimes

A defensive credit overweight will allow investors to navigate future volatility as the European debt crisis continues to unfold in an exceptionally low interest rate environment expected to last well into 2013.
Pushing on a String

Pushing on a String

Consequently, as economic growth proves anemic, unemployment remains stubbornly high and inflation is contained within the Fed’s acceptable range, we examine what the Fed has accomplished and what it can do further.
A Renewed Case for Extension

A Renewed Case for Extension

Our answer to this question, particularly, whether or not investors should extend the durations of their ultra-short liquidity pools, was rooted in our conviction that persistent economic weakness and uncertainty surrounding increased regulations warranted the FOMC...
Cruel Summer

Cruel Summer

Rather than fighting against summer headwinds by remaining invested in risky credits (i.e., prime money funds, bank deposits and direct security holdings), we recommend investing further out the front-end curve in high-grade securities.