Briefings

Discount rates were generally flat during January. Equities generally saw modest gains despite the volatility that occurred during the month.

Discount rates popped up almost 0.40% during the month on the Fed’s outlook and positive economic data

Discount rates rose sharply, ending a 5-month streak of declines and reducing pension liabilities.
Major asset classes across the board ended the month with negative returns.

Discount rates rose sharply, ending a 5-month streak of declines and reducing pension liabilities.
Major asset classes across the board ended the month with negative returns.

Treasury yields moved lower again in August as the market reacted to Fed Chair, Jerome Powell’s indication that the Fed would begin an easing cycle with an initial rate cut in September.

Treasury yields moved lower again in August as the market reacted to Fed Chair, Jerome Powell’s indication that the Fed would begin an easing cycle with an initial rate cut in September.

Key takeaways Discount rates dropped slightly due in July as the Treasury yield curve shifted lower…

Key takeaways Discount rates dropped slightly due in June as the Treasury yield curve shifted lower…

Key takeaways. Discount rates dropped slightly due to market volatility while the Treasury yield curve shifted lower but remained inverted…