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Markets Face Tariffs

Trade policy uncertainty continued to shape financial markets this week as replacement tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act

Economic Data Signals Resilience

There was a plethora of economic data releases this week with most indicating the resilient economic backdrop remains in place.

January 2026 Bond Market Review

December economic data signaled moderating inflation alongside a continued rebalancing in labor market conditions, with price pressures still running modestly

10/1– Weekly Economic Highlights

Economic data remain somewhat mixed and we believe the ongoing health crisis and related supply chain bottlenecks continue to have a meaningful impact. Nevertheless, we believe the underlying momentum of the economy remains strong. Meanwhile, Covid infection rates in the US and on a global basis are declining, which gives us optimism. Notably, the ISM Manufacturing Index rose to 61.1 in September, stronger than expectations. New orders were particularly strong and the report suggests that manufacturing activity continues to expand. Meanwhile, housing prices remain quite firm, up 20% year-over-year in July, according to the Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Home Price Index.

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