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MONEY MARKET
February 2019
Taxable Money Market Commentary
January’s nonfarm payroll data showed an increase of 304,000 jobs and, while the unemployment rate ticked up from 3.9% to 4.0%, it still represents a historically low level of joblessness.
MONEY MARKET
February 2019
Tax Exempt Money Market Commentary
At its first meeting of the new year (held on January 30), the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said it will be patient on any future interest-rate moves and signaled flexibility on the path for reducing its balance sheet.
FIXED INCOME
January 2019
At the Crossroads of Inflationary Direction
What the relationship between wages, inflation and bond yields might point to in 2019.
MONEY MARKET
December 2018
3Q18 Money Market Credit Trends By Sector
Commentary by the Credit Research Team at BNY Mellon Cash Investment Strategies (CIS), a division of The Dreyfus Corporation.
FIXED INCOME
November 2018
Muni bond sector mulls U.S. Supreme Court Rulings
Two recent rulings could have long-term implications for the American municipal credit market, as discussed by the Standish municipal bond team.
MONEY MARKET
November 2018
U.S. Electorate Splits Power In Mid-Terms
The U.S. Mid-term elections saw the U.S. Democratic Party regain control of the House of Representatives...
MARKETS & ECONOMY
September 2018
Fed Thoughts: Stargazing in the Mountains
Vincent Reinhart, Chief Economist and Macro Strategist of BNY Mellon, draws inspiration from the dramatic arts to understand the drama generated by President Donald Trump.
MARKETS & ECONOMY
September 2018
No Room for Mistakes: China’s Balancing Act in the Trade War
China’s economy is in a tough spot, facing multiple headwinds including escalating trade frictions, tightening global financial conditions led by the U.S. rate hikes, and deleveraging efforts curbing domestic demand.
MARKETS & ECONOMY
July 2018
The Great Divide
After a broadly positive start to the year, markets in the second quarter showed further signs of divergence as U.S. growth accelerated while the rest of the global economies experienced pockets of weakness and even some flattening.
FIXED INCOME
June 2018
The End of Goldilocks? Navigating Tight Credit Valuations and Rising Yields
The fixed-income environment in 2018 and beyond may favor more sophisticated active approaches, such as flexible “best-ideas” strategies.
MONEY MARKET
June 2018
1Q18 Money Market Credit Trends by Sector
1st Quarter Commentary by the Credit Research Team at BNY Mellon Cash Investment Strategies (CIS).
MARKETS & ECONOMY
April 2018
Pass the Popcorn, Mr. President
Vincent Reinhart, Chief Economist and Macro Strategist of BNY Mellon AMNA, draws inspiration from the dramatic arts to understand the drama generated by President Donald Trump.
MARKETS & ECONOMY
April 2018
Munis in a Rising Rate Cycle
The BNY Mellon Asset Management North America Municipal Bond Team discuss how muni bonds offer a unique opportunity to investors as interest rates rise.
MONEY MARKET
April 2018
Higher Rates And Tax Reform
The market environment clearly has changed: the era of ultra-low yields on liquid assets is over. Higher short-term interest rates, stimulative fiscal policies and business-friendly changes to the tax code...
MARKETS & ECONOMY
Spring 2018
A Market Commentary
The market exited the first quarter of 2018 on an upward trend but was battered by sentiment and tail risks.
MARKETS & ECONOMY
April 2018
Revisiting Geo-Political Risk for Investors
The end of the Cold War ushered in a new era of global political stability that lasted for a quarter of a century. Signs suggest this hiatus has now run its course, but are investors prepared?
MARKETS & ECONOMY
April 2018
The Impact Of Political Willingness On Municipal Credit
Over the past several years, a number of rating actions have affected state and local credits. The most frequently cited reasons for negative rating actions include depressed economies, poorly...
MARKETS & ECONOMY
April 2018
Strength in Efficiency
With high levels of demand and limited access, the challenges facing India's healthcare system are similar to those of other emerging markets (EM). Here, Newton healthcare analysts...
MARKETS & ECONOMY
April 2018
Believe the Hype?
Grand visions of China's One Belt One Road (OBOR) infrastructure project continue to make headlines but for now portfolio manager Naomi Waistell, of Newton's emerging and Asian equity...
MARKETS & ECONOMY
April 2018
Emergent Emerging Markets
Investment specialists from Newton Investment Management, Insight Investment and BNY Mellon Asset Management North America (AMNA) consider the potential risk and reward emergent...
ESG
April 2018
The Municipal Market And Climate Change
The effects of climate change will continue to have broad implications for the nation’s economy, institutions and infrastructure.
ESG
April 2018
Raising The Bar
Corporate governance standards are gradually improving in the emerging markets and increased focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors is expected to drive corporate...
MONEY MARKET
March 2018
4Q17 Money Market Credit Trends By Sector
4th Quarter Commentary by the Credit Research Team at BNY Mellon Cash Investment Strategies (CIS).
MARKETS & ECONOMY
March 2018
The Consequences Of Tariffs
The economic consequences of the steel and aluminum tariffs are negative and the greatest risk is the potential for back-and-forth retaliation between the U.S. and its trading partners.
ESG
February 2018
Classifying Responsible Investment
This brief is a framework for classifying the responsible investment opportunity set.
FIXED INCOME
February 2018
Welcome to the Job, Jay
The first week of February made for interesting on-the-job training for Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell. Learn more here.
FIXED INCOME
February 2018
Bond Market Observations: Déjà Vu, All Over Again
A brief summary on the bond market from BNY Mellon Asset Management North America on GDP growth, currencies, inflation and central bank policies.
FIXED INCOME
January 2018
The Impact Of Tax Reform On The Investment Grade Credit Market
In December, President Trump and Republican members of Congress passed the most significant changes to the U.S. tax system since the Reagan administration in 1986.
MARKETS & ECONOMY
January 2018
Impact of Tax Reform on Earnings Estimates
A discussion from our Global Investment Strategy Group on the impact of tax reform on earnings estimates.
FIXED INCOME
January 2018
The Impact of Tax Reform on the Municipal Bond Market in 2018
The Impact of Tax Reform on the Municipal Bond Market in 2018: A discussion by the Stanidsh Municipal Bond team.
MONEY MARKET
December 2017
Ideas for your Investment Guidelines
Varied regulatory impacts caused by Basel III, Money Market (2a-7) Rule changes, Dodd-Frank, and the supply/demand dynamics for high-quality securities suggest that it may be time to review your investment guidelines.
MARKETS & ECONOMY
December 2017
U.S. Tax Reform Helpful for Financials
The Boston Company Asset Management explores how U.S. tax reform may be a helpful tailwind for financials.
MONEY MARKET
December 2017
De-Mystifying Liquidity Fees and Redemption Gates
Prime money market funds have served a vital role as an investment vehicle for institutional investors since the 1980’s.
MONEY MARKET
December 2017
3Q17 Money Market Credit Trends By Sector
3rd Quarter Commentary by the Credit Research Team at BNY Mellon Cash Investment Strategies (CIS).
ESG
November 2017
The Next Energy Trend
The Boston Company discusses how environmental and safety performance in the Energy sector provides insight into enterprise valuation.
MONEY MARKET
October 2017
Effectively Managing MMF Assets
This brochure is designed to summarize the regulatory requirements of Rule 2a-7 and discuss the investment/risk management infrastructure that Dreyfus employs to ensure...
ESG
October 2017
New Generation
Renewable energy investment supports ongoing de-carbonization initiatives and can offer an attractive range of benefits to investors seeking...
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