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Angel Oak Macro Blitz Podcast | October 2025
With key economic data on hold due to the government shutdown, this month’s installment dives into what labor market trends, Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, and falling mortgage rates could mean for investors heading into year-end.
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The M&A Rebound Is Here
After years of sluggish deal flow, bank M&A is making a strong comeback. In our latest piece, Angel Oak’s Bank team explores why 2025 may represent a turning point for consolidation and long-term value creation.
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Q3 2025 Housing Chartbook
Angel Oak’s Housing Chartbook breaks down how rising inventory, high interest rates, and strong borrowers are shaping today’s housing market.
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Angel Oak Total Return ETF: Strategy Overview Q&A
This piece answers common questions about the Angel Oak Total Return ETF, including its purpose, investment strategy, and potential role within a portfolio.
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Replay: What’s Ahead for the U.S. Housing Market?
The U.S. housing market is moderating, but opportunities still exist. Watch the replay of Angel Oak’s October webinar to learn how home prices, supply, and mortgage rates are influencing today’s market.
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FINS Reports Brookfield Acquires a Majority of Angel Oak Companies
Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust announced that Brookfield Asset Management acquired a majority stake in its adviser’s parent company, with no expected impact on the Fund’s day-to-day management.
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Brookfield and Angel Oak Complete Strategic Partnership Transaction
Brookfield’s majority acquisition of Angel Oak expands its $332B credit platform with residential mortgage credit capabilities while supporting Angel Oak’s growth and Brookfield’s broader credit strategy.
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FINS Announces Shareholder Approval of New Investment Advisory Agreement
Shareholders of the Angel Oak Financial Strategies Income Term Trust voted on September 26, 2025, to approve a new investment advisory agreement with Angel Oak Capital Advisors.
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Clayton Triick on NYSE TV: August PCE Price Index Gives Investors Lates...
Will the Federal Reserve cut rates again before year-end? Clayton Triick, CFA, Head of Portfolio Management, Public Strategies, joined NYSE TV to discuss the latest PCE data, the Fed’s expected path for rate cuts into 2026, and how markets are responding. He also weighed in on the Trump administration’s new tariff announcement and why the market reaction has been relatively subdued.
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Clayton Triick in Reuters: Wall Street Braces for Quarter-End Liquidity...
As quarter-end approaches, all eyes are on liquidity and how tighter funding conditions could ripple through markets. In a recent Reuters interview, Clayton Triick, CFA, Head of Portfolio Management, Public Strategies, explained why credit spreads deserve close attention. If they widen, it could spell opportunity, especially in corporate bonds.
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2025 Mid-Year Outlook
Fixed income markets have shown surprising strength in 2025, offering stability amid economic uncertainty and evolving interest rate policy. Angel Oak’s 2025 Mid-Year Outlook explores key developments across housing, credit, inflation, and monetary policy, and what they may signal for investors in the second half of the year.
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