The surge in Treasury yields this week caught a lot of investors off-guard, triggering a bout of volatility in the stock market. Amanda Agati, chief investment strategist for PNC Financial Services Group, shares how government spending packages are affecting interest rates. She also discusses how she looks at alternative high-frequency economic data and why she’s bullish on emerging markets.

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The surge in Treasury yields this week caught a lot of investors off-guard, triggering a bout of volatility in the stock market. Amanda Agati, chief investment strategist for PNC Financial Services Group, shares how government spending packages are affecting interest rates. She also discusses how she looks at alternative high-frequency economic data and why she’s bullish on emerging markets.Mentioned in this podcast:<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-25/in-a-flash-u-s-yields-hit-1-6-wreaking-havoc-across-markets">In a Flash, U.S. Yields Hit 1.6%, Wreaking Havoc in Markets</a><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-25/gamestop-resurgence-extends-as-meme-stock-mania-kicks-up-anew"> GameStop’s Reddit-Driven Roller-Coaster Rages On as Volume Soars</a>

Hosts Mike Regan and Vildana Hajric are joined each week by expert guests to discuss the main themes influencing global markets. They explore everything from stocks to bonds to currencies and commodities, and how each asset class affects trading in the others. Whether you’re a financial professional or just a curious retirement saver, What Goes Up keeps you apprised of the latest buzz on Wall Street and what the wildest movements in markets will mean for your investments.

Hosts Mike Regan and Vildana Hajric are joined each week by expert guests to discuss the main themes influencing global markets.

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