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Survey: How Treasurers Are Positioning Cash with Possible 2024 Rate Volatility
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Treasurers, likely seeking to diversify their cash holdings to navigate rate and market uncertainty, are looking to money market funds, short-term bonds and ESG funds among others.
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S&P 500 Index Rebalance: Uber Addition Boosts Weight of Transportation
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The addition of rideshare company Uber to the S&P 500 index notably impacted the sector and industry composition.
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What the U.S. Equity Rally Means for Tax Planning
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We analyze how investors can harvest losses in a robust stock market
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What Happens if Investors Remove China from Emerging Markets and Global Indexes
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An analysis of risk, return, geography and sectors.
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U.S. Jobs Report Spurs Yields, Central Banks Expected to Maintain Steady Rates
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Companies added more jobs than expected in November, though job openings are declining. Central banks in the U.S., U.K. and Europe meet this week.
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MarketScapes: Transitioning Carefully
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The Fed’s latest policy statement seems to suggest they are carefully transitioning from the question of when to stop raising rates to when to start cutting them, with an eye on inflation and growth.
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MarketScapes: The Case for Separating China from Emerging Market Index Investments
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We think China’s underperformance and market trends over the past decade has caused index investors to more closely scrutinize including China in their portfolios. It may make sense to separate China from other emerging markets, given China’s distinct differences.
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MarketScapes: Even in this U.S. Equity Rally, Investors Can Find Losses to Reduce Taxes
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Historically, tax expenses over time have impacted after-tax wealth more than fees or trading costs. Investors who employ tax management strategies may receive benefits of investment returns coupled with after-tax outperformance. We think volatility can create opportunities in underlying securities in any given year.
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MarketScapes; Conditions Appear Favorable for Distressed Credit Investing
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As some companies face refinancing at higher rates, defaulting on their debt becomes an increasing possibility. We uncover how this could lead to attractive returns for the private distressed market.
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Why There’s Little Cushion to Absorb an Oil Shock
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Beyond the human tragedy unfolding in Israel, we acknowledge the risk of escalation in the region and what it could mean for oil prices.
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Treasury Yields Decline While Equities Gain, Investors to Monitor Potential for Broadening Middle East Conflict
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A slide in Treasury yields marks a reversal from the upward trend. A broadening the Israel-Hamas war may shock the global oil supply.
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October Webinar: What’s the Market Missing?
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Geopolitical tension in the Middle East with the potential of setting off an oil crisis, plus rising interest rates and U.S. government disarray may impact strategic and tactical portfolio considerations for investors.