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Angel Oak Macro Blitz Podcast | February 2026
The team breaks down a pivotal moment for markets: a cooling labor backdrop, inflation eventually easing toward the low-2% range, and the prospects of a new Fed Chair who could meaningfully reshape policy. From shifting consumer behavior to potential balance-sheet tightening, the discussion spotlights the key developments investors should watch as 2026 begins.
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2026 Financials Outlook
The U.S. banking landscape is shifting, and 2026 may be the year “boring” banks finally take center stage. Angel Oak’s 2026 Financials Outlook highlights how easing rates, a friendlier regulatory environment, and a resurgence in M&A are setting the stage for regional and community banks to outperform their larger peers.
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Clayton Triick in S&P Global: U.S. Mortgage Rate Relief to Be Limi...
Tightening agency MBS spreads are helping create a steadier backdrop for mortgage rates, even as the 10-year Treasury remains rangebound. In a recent conversation with S&P Global, Clayton Triick, CFA, explained why investor opportunities in mortgage credit depend on more than just the direction of interest rates.
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Unlocking Alpha in Fixed Income: A Core-Plus Approach
Fixed income is entering a new era, and Core‑Plus strategies are leading the charge. In this whitepaper, we break down how a more flexible, research‑driven approach can tap into overlooked sectors to unlock opportunities traditional bond benchmarks miss.
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Replay: Angel Oak Funds Quarterly Update
Clayton Triick, CFA, and Frank Ros, CAIA, review fourth-quarter performance, cut through the noise in today’s fixed income markets, and highlight the trends they expect to shape 2026.
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Cheryl Pate on Bloomberg TV: Earnings Outlook & Regional Banks
Senior PM Cheryl Pate, CFA, joined Bloomberg TV to share her outlook for the upcoming earnings season and weigh in on the proposed credit card rate cap. She also discussed where she sees opportunities in regional banks. Watch her segment starting at the 13-minute mark.
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Clayton Triick on Schwab Network: Fed Moving Toward 3%, How That Impact...
Clayton Triick, CFA, Head of Portfolio Management, joined Schwab Network to share insights on the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes, its anticipated move toward a 3% federal funds rate by 2026, and the growing appeal of active fixed income strategies in today’s market environment.
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Cheryl Pate on Bloomberg Radio: Financials Poised to Outperform in 2026
Senior Portfolio Manager Cheryl Pate, CFA, joined Bloomberg Radio to share her 2026 outlook, noting easing volatility could create opportunities. She highlighted universal banks, community bank debt, structured credit, and why a “barbell approach” across equities and fixed income may be key.
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Replay: Key Themes for 2026
In this look-ahead at 2026 market trends, Clayton Trick, CFA, and Frank Ros, CAIA, discuss Federal Reserve policy shifts, housing affordability, and opportunities in fixed income.
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Frank Ros on Schwab Network: “Pounding the Table” on Mortga...
Senior Market Strategist, Frank Ros, CAIA, joined Schwab Network to share his perspective on the fixed income market. He highlighted Angel Oak’s strong conviction in mortgage-backed securities, describing them as an attractive opportunity heading into 2026—offering potential value for investors while managing duration risk.
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