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US equity markets slumped this week - while benchmark interest rates tumbled to two-month lows - after downbeat economic data and cautious corporate commentary sparked concern over slowing economic growth. Compounded by some unsettling COVID-related headlines late in the week, investors adopted a more "risk off" position after consumer and business survey data picked up a sudden negative sentiment shift. After notching a pair of record-highs early in the week, a two-day tumble sent the S&P 500 lower by 1.6% on the week. Small-Caps and Mid-Caps both dipped over 3%.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

US equity markets flirted with fresh record-highs this week while benchmark interest rates hovered around two-month lows as investors weighed positive earnings news against uncomfortable hot inflation data. Complicating the policy outlook for the Federal Reserve, CPI data showed the fastest monthly rise in consumer prices since August, prompting a pledge from Powell for "more work to do." Snapping a two-week losing streak, the S&P 500 rebounded by 1.5%, closing fractionally below its prior record-high set in late January. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 rallied nearly 3%.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

AGNC Investment Corp. preferreds offer high single-digit yields, zero credit-risk holdings, and a strong up-in capital profile, making them attractive to investors. AGNCL's reset structure provides a natural hedge, but recent outperformance and reduced Fed rate cut expectations make AGNCP's floating-rate shares more compelling. Relative to its floating-rate counterparts, AGNCP offers potential capital gains and lower call price risk.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com