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The Context - newsletter from IFI Research

By Marcus Dewsnap 23 Apr 2018

Welcome to our newsletter, The Context, from IFI Research, containing thought leadership articles spanning a host of asset classes.

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Fed Speaks, Curve Flattens… not that Complicated

By David Ader 20 Apr 2018

I am not sure how complicated analysis over the bond market’s price action in the last couple of weeks needs to be; less, in this case, is more. The main theme surely is the flattening curve and all that implies. Behind that has to be ongoing Fedspeak that has only enhanced prospects of three more hikes this year. Odds for a rate higher than 2.25%, implying three hikes, are still under 50% but have risen from 32%-ish on April 10 to near 44% now. Read more from David Ader's latest musings.

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Q1 2018 Fund Flows Report

17 Apr 2018

With the first quarter coming to a close, what are the notable fund flows insights to keep an eye on? Cameron Brandt, Director of Fund Flows Research, discusses economic drivers and where investor sentiment drove flows in Q1 of 2018 as well as what to expect in Q2.

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Loan Rate Monitor - April 2018

17 Apr 2018

As we head into mid-April, the market remains volatile with many fluctuations in movement. Ultimately, we are finding that rates continue to move upward. Since the end of March, APR for the 30-year conforming fixed mortgage has increased 0.026 to 4.560 percent. 5/1 ARM jumbo products have increased 0.038 to 4.609 along with the 30-year jumbo fixed which increased slightly 0.004 to 4.314.

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The Context - newsletter from IFI Research

By Marcus Dewsnap 16 Apr 2018

Welcome to our newsletter, The Context, from IFI Research, containing thought leadership articles spanning a host of asset classes.

EPFR, IGM Credit, IGM FX and Rates, WealthManagement.com

Trading Headlines, Adult Swim Versus Kiddie Pool

By David Ader 13 Apr 2018

THIS TIME IT REALLY IS DIFFERENT When I started out as a strategist more than 30 years ago, I had the arrogance of youth, a long-term investing horizon and less wealth to worry about. Those three elements worked well back then, but not so much now. Read more from David Ader's latest musings.

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The Context - newsletter from IFI Research

By Marcus Dewsnap 09 Apr 2018

Welcome to our newsletter, The Context, from IFI Research, containing thought leadership articles spanning a host of asset classes.

EPFR, IGM Credit, IGM FX and Rates, WealthManagement.com

In the Words of the Great one, “I’ve got a big Mouth”

By David Ader 06 Apr 2018

Fans of “The Honeymooners” will fondly recall one of the iconic lines that Ralph Kramden would shout out when he recognized the error of his ways; “I’ve got a BIG mouth.” Would that we all could own up to such proclivities, which brings to mind the state of the markets and what’s behind it. There are, of course, many things and it would be unfair to cite a singular source. Still, in the current environment I think it’s fair to put the mike in front of Donald Trump (or take one away) who just in November said, “The reason our stock market is so successful is because of me. I’ve always been great with money, I’ve always been great with jobs, that’s what I do. And I’ve done it well, I’ve done it really well, much better than people understand and they understand I’ve done well.” Read more from David Ader's latest musings.

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The Context - newsletter from IFI Research

By Andy Hicks 03 Apr 2018

Welcome to our newsletter, The Context, from IFI Research, containing thought leadership articles spanning a host of asset classes.

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Please find attached the IGM April 2018 Monthly Interest Rate Outlook

By Marcus Dewsnap 29 Mar 2018

April Edition of the IFI Monthly Interest Rate Outlook

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The Context - newsletter from IFI Research

By Marcus Dewsnap 26 Mar 2018

Welcome to our newsletter, The Context, from IFI Research, containing thought leadership articles spanning a host of asset classes.

IGM FX and Rates

The Context - newsletter from IFI Research

By Marcus Dewsnap 19 Mar 2018

Welcome to our newsletter, The Context, from IFI Research, containing thought leadership articles spanning a host of asset classes.

Competitive Product Research, Informagic

Loan Rate Monitor - March 2018

17 Mar 2018

As we head from February into March, we are finding that rates continue to move upward. Since the end of January, APR for the 30-year conforming fixed mortgage has increased 0.048 to 4.615 percent. 5/1 ARM jumbo products have increased 0.041 to 4.506 along with the 30-year jumbo fixed which also increased 0.030 to 4.399.

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Are You Prepared For This New Rising Rate Environment

16 Mar 2018

What’s different this time around? It’s finally happening, the rising rate environment has started. Things are different this time around. Mobile banking has taken hold and consumer banking behavior is dramatically different. Informa Research Services can help you prepare for a new competitive environment and help you understand new consumer behaviors.

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