Bond Market Update

Market Minute

September 2022 – By Scott Rosenquist, CFA®

Yields across the treasury market have continued to rise this year as the Federal Reserve maintains its aggressive rate hiking plan to combat inflation.  The rise in yields has delivered negative returns for fixed income investors across the bond market, with the broad index down double digits for the year.  This dynamic has hurt broadly diversified portfolios that rely on the fixed income portion to offer ballast to equity exposure. 

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What a Time to be Alive!

Market Memo

August 2022 – By Kyle Rohrwasser

Since our last Market Memo, a lot of information and news has come out changing the short-term paradigm within the marketplace and economic environment. We here at Vantage believes that we are still working through the effects of the pandemic as well as its economic response. From recent record-high inflation, war overseas, energy shortages, and inverted yield curve, low unemployment, negative GDP, and a hawkish Fed; we live in a unique and new market that is still finding its place. 

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I got a Promotion, Now What?

August 2022 – Contributed by Vantage Financial

For those who are reading this article that have recently received a pay increase, are taking on newer responsibilities in their workplace, or are entering an entirely new work environment, take a moment to celebrate as your hard work has paid off!  There are a few things to be mindful of when it comes to making your next career transition, as the impact of these changes can happen a lot slower than most other life events.

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