Market Review
Last month, we highlighted several key trends that we felt could influence the sustainable investing community over the course of 2022. Among those was the need for supportive regulatory policy momentum to continue, particularly in the U.S.
Read moreIn January, volatility returned to the rates market in a big way. The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield rose from 1.48% at the end of the year to as high as 1.88% mid-month before settling at 1.77% to close out January.
Read moreFrom new climate policies and ongoing labor force challenges to increasing ESG awareness among investors and corporations, 2021 marked a pivotal year for the sustainable investment community. ESG and sustainability concerns continue to impact all corners of the financial markets, compelling investors to prioritize the integration of these factors when making investment decisions.
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We thought that one year of uncharted territory would be enough, but alas, it was not to be. Year two of the pandemic continued to bring surprising results. The “new normal” seems to have become “nothing is normal.”
Read more November had its share of rates volatility. The benchmark 10-year Treasury note began the month at a 1.55% yield, dipped down over 10 basis points (bps), then rose to 1.67% before rallying back to 1.40% at month end. Yields inside of 3-years behaved differently, closing out the period at slightly higher levels. The 5-30-year slope of the curve flattened by 14 bps.
Read moreGlobal policymakers, climate experts, and corporate executives converged in Glasgow in November for the UN Climate Change Conference, COP26. From fossil fuel phase outs to promises of funding for the developing world, it was encouraging to witness the growing sense of urgency that world leaders seemingly have for facilitating the climate transition.
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