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US Market Commentary
Cryptocurrencies: What Are They?
Interest has soared in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB and others. Understandably, investors have questions—here are answers to some of the most common.
June 14, 2022
Signs Point to Rising Recession Risk
Rising inflation, rate hikes, supply-chain problems and the Russia-Ukraine war have contributed to growing recession fears. While recessions are impossible to predict, we think the risk of one—sooner rather than later—has picked up.
June 14, 2022
Cryptocurrencies: Should You Invest in Them?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been growing in popularity, but if you're considering investing in them, there are some key things you should know first.
June 14, 2022
Panic Is Not a Strategy—Nor Is Greed
Panic is never a good investment strategy—nor is greed. Here's how disciplined investing helps navigate through volatile environments.
June 13, 2022
The Three Bears?
Stocks, bonds, and cash are all in a bear market or teetering on the edge of one—a very rare event. Over the past 72 years, there have only been two prior periods with a triple bear.
May 23, 2022
Bond Market Reset: What's Next?
Major central banks are hiking interest rates rapidly and shrinking their balance sheets in an effort to "normalize" policy. The question hanging over the market is, "What is a normal policy rate?"
May 12, 2022
Recession in China?
The world's second-largest economy and consumer market has likely slipped into a recession, at least by China's standards.
May 9, 2022
Hedging Stocks Against Rising Rates
Consider hedging the possible risk of higher interest rates with the addition of short duration stocks, a potential way to manage risk while remaining invested in the markets.
April 25, 2022
Deglobalization Is Political, Not Economic
Politics may have little impact on economic globalization or corporate profits—which gives little reason for investors to deglobalize their portfolios, despite the headlines.
April 11, 2022
At Last—Income in the Fixed Income Market
The first quarter was brutal for fixed income investors, as bond prices fell and yields rose. However, the steep rise in yields should mean that income investors can finally earn relatively attractive yields in the bond market, after enduring nearly three years of near-zero interest rates.
April 8, 2022
War in Ukraine: Recession in Europe?
We believe the odds of a recession in Europe are above average, but still below 50%. We will be watching developments and data closely to see how the economic outlook evolves.
March 14, 2022
How to Invest in Clean-Energy Trends
New approaches to climate change could create plenty of investment opportunities.
March 4, 2022
The Fed's Next Move: Ukraine Changes the Picture
After months of laying the groundwork for monetary policy tightening, the Federal Reserve now faces a sudden change in the economic outlook.
March 2, 2022
Why Invest Internationally?
A large home bias, even with international sales exposure, may not diversify investors across sectors, endangering financial goals when new economic cycles shift long-term trends.
February 14, 2022
What Do Rising Rates Mean for Stock Investors?
Global benchmark yields are moving higher along with economic sentiment. We expect yields to remain positively correlated to market returns, favoring cyclical and value stocks.
January 18, 2022
Top Global Risks of 2022
Despite the strong year for stocks in 2021, markets have confidently priced in some negative trends gathering more momentum in 2022 which may help markets, should trends reverse.
December 20, 2021
Songs of Experience: Reminiscences of a Strategist
It's been 35 years since I began my career on Wall Street and the lessons I learned along the way from some all-time investment greats always hold true.
December 20, 2021
The Appeal of Buyback Stocks
Are companies that repurchase their shares poised for outperformance?
November 18, 2021
Will Shortages Lead to Gluts?
After a year of supply shortages, the global economy may be closer to the end of the supply chain problems than the beginning.
November 8, 2021
Can D.C. Chaos Halt the Bull Market?
The long-running bull market is facing pressures as Congress continues to flail against complex issues that threaten the economy.
September 30, 2021
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