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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 10.13.2023

With inflation continuing strong for consumers and unrest in the Middle East dominating headlines, find out how Reinhart’s Fixed Income team thinks these events will impact markets.

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Fixed Income Market Update: Third Quarter 2023

After a volatile first half, fixed income investors began the third quarter firmly focused on fundamental data for clues about the future path of monetary policy. Not surprisingly, the Federal Reserve (Fed) stayed true to their word and reiterated that their restrictive policy stance would remain in place until significant headway is made lowering inflationary pressures. Interest rates continued their march higher as economic data releases remained surprisingly strong in the face of meaningfully higher mortgage rates, rising energy costs, and faltering consumer confidence. As we begin the final months of 2023, we are likely approaching the end of a historic, nearly two-year monetary tightening campaign. Yet, lower interest rates may still be some time away.

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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 10.6.2023

Job numbers were up more than expected and is showing no signs of slowing down. Find out what Reinhart’s Fixed Income team thinks a reaction to these reports could look like from the Fed.

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Monthly Market Update - October 2023

As we enter the final quarter of 2023, it’s worth looking back at the often calamitous times we’ve recently experienced. An unparalleled pandemic with its associated lockdowns and supply chain disruptions, the ensuing unprecedented fiscal stimulus shifting into persistent inflation which, in turn, resulted in the sharpest interest rate increases in Federal Reserve history.

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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 9.29.2023

With a government shutdown appearing imminent and key inflation numbers released during the week, find out what Reinhart’s fixed income team thinks this means for markets. Read the team's Week in Review.

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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 9.22.2023

Following no changes to the Fed Funds rate, see what Reinhart's Fixed Income took away from Chairman Powell's post-meeting remarks. Read the team's Week in Review here.

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Federal Reserve’s Hawkish Pause Reinforces "Higher for Longer" Outlook

The Federal Reserve's decision to pause its interest rate hikes didn't catch many investors off guard. It can be considered a hawkish pause, as the central bank indicated a high likelihood of another potential hike in 2023. However, the bigger story lies in the summary of economic projections that accompanied this decision, revealing a stronger-than-expected economy.

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Reinhart Week in Review by Madison Investments 9.15.2023

With numerous key inflation indicators coming out this week, find out what the Reinhart Fixed Income team thinks this means ahead of next week’s Fed meeting. Read their Week in Review here.

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