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Global Equities Rise on US Debt Ceiling Optimism, US Inflation Report May Show Little Easing
Political debt ceiling meetings last week, while ending on a sour note, encouraged investors. Inflation report this week may give the Fed little comfort.
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Municipal Bonds: How Utilities May Deliver Resilience In Recession
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U.S. municipal utility bonds – backed by issuers who provide water, sewer and electricity – have limited losses during past recessions, providing investors with an opportunity to fortify their portfolios against economic weakness by investing in strategies holding utility bonds.
MarketScape: Investing for a Possible Fed Rate Plateau
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With a potential Federal Reserve pause coming, we are overweight high yield bonds and natural resource stocks. Chief Investment Strategist for North America Chris Shipley analyzes how inflation, the labor market and bank lending may affect investors and the Fed’s decisions.
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Markets Calmer Last Week, US Debt Ceiling Talks Expected to Continue This Week
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Equities moved little last week as banking concerns waned. President Joe Biden and House leader Kevin McCarthy are expected to continue talks this week on the U.S. debt ceiling.
MarketScape: Navigating a European (and Global) Stall Speed Economy
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Central bankers in Europe are walking a tightrope amid inflation and potential recession, as the global economy slows while key components of inflation persist. Chief Investment Strategist for EMEA and APAC Wouter Sturkenboom, CFA, explains how investors can keep their balance with modest risk-taking.
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Weekly Market Update: Global Stocks Decline as Some U.S. Regional Banks Falter, U.S. Inflation Report Scheduled This Week
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Bank unease resurfaced again last week. U.S. inflation is expected to be flat, while core inflation may fall slightly.