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Divergences in the Energy Patch

07 Jun, by Steven Vannelli, CFA in Economy, Markets

Crude oil and energy equities have been on a tear for the last two years. But now we are seeing some divergences between oil prices and other related variables. First, as everyone knows, oil prices have been the main driver of rising bond yields this...

What is Driving US Treasury Rates Lower in 2020?

29 Jan, by Steven Vannelli, CFA in Markets

10-Year US Treasury yields are down about 30bps so far this year, continuing the trend of lower rates that began in the fall of 2018 and confounding investor expectations for rising rates which would validate a turn up in economic activity. The primary driver of the...