Nuveen: Treasury Yields Mixed Due To Global Trade and the Fed

Highlights from Nuveen’s weekly 2019 Aug 26 fixed income commentary:

  • Municipals were unchanged even as long duration-Treasuries improved (lower yield) slightly
  • Fund flows were positive for the 33rd consecutive week, adding $1.6B to cumulative YTD flows of +$61.2B
  • City of Houston $770M transaction showed weakness, with “lackluster” interest and balances at low yields. Dramatic Treasury market rally on Friday cleared balances
  • Amid ultra low interest rates, High Yield continued to attract strong sponsorship

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Author: Kyle Skinner