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We take a look at the action in preferreds and baby bonds through the third week of December and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. Preferreds rallied as Treasury yields fell, bringing year-to-date total return to around 9%. AAIC announced plans to delist and deregister its two baby bonds, citing compliance costs outweighing benefits. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

U.S. equity markets notched a fifth-straight week of gains as benchmark interest rates continued a decisive retreat after economic data and comments from Fed officials fueled bets on a pending pivot. Advancing for a fifth-straight week since dipping into "correction territory" at the end of October, the S&P 500 gained another 0.8% on the week, while Mid-Caps and Small-Caps gained 2%. Lifted by the rate retreat, real estate equities were again the leaders this week. The Equity REIT Index rallied 5.0% this week, extending their rebound since late-October to nearly 20%. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

U.S. equity markets extended their rebound to a third-straight week as benchmark interest rates dipped on economic data and corporate earnings reports showing a more distinct cooldown in economic activity. Gaining for a third-straight week and extending its rebound to nearly 10% since dipping into "correction territory" at the end of October, the S&P 500 gained another 2.4% this week. Lifted by the retreat in benchmark interest rates, real estate equities have roared back to life over the past three weeks. Equity REITs and Mortgage REITs each gained another 4.7%. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com