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Bond Fund | Inflation, not markets, remains central bank focus

June 29, 2022

The market is already pricing the upcoming monetary tightening. A rather neutral duration seems appropriate. Find out why.

Key takeaways from this month's comment by Alexandre Morin:

  • After a brief respite in May, the 50 basis point June 1st rate hike by the Bank of Canada ushered yields back above 3% for most parts of the yield curve in Canada
  • Inflation concerns spread further throughout the globe in May, growing the number of central banks expected to raise rates this year

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Alexandre Morin, CFA
Principal Portfolio Manager

 

Topic : Portfolio Managers

Written by iAIM