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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields decline amid global trade concerns
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U.S. Treasury yields declined slightly last week after a sharp reversal in the outlook for a U.S./China trade deal. Short-maturity yields declined the most, causing the yield curve to steepen. The Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to focus on the positive, including improving U.S. economic data, easier financial conditions and an improving growth outlook in China.
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Weekly Market Compass: Talking tariffs - New tolls threaten to further strain US-China relations
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Last week took investors on a roller coaster ride. The climax came at the stroke of midnight on Friday, May 10, when US President Donald Trump’s newest tariffs went into effect — a 25% toll on $200 billion of Chinese goods. Then later on Friday, the negotiations ended with no material progress, and there are no formal plans to resume talks. What’s more, China retaliated the morning of May 13 by announcing tariffs on US goods being imported to China.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Investment Commentary: Trade issues spark renewed economic and market uncertainty
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U.S. equity markets fell more than 2% last week, posting their worst weekly performance of 2019. The breakdown in U.S./China trade negotiations, combined with President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs, roiled the markets. Investors also expressed concerns over broader geopolitical tensions, further dampening sentiment. For the week, technology was the worst-performing area of the market, while consumer staples fared relatively better.
Market Outlooks
AAM Viewpoints: Liquidity and Leverage, Forever Dance Partners
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With the tariff two step currently being displayed between the United States and China, it is easy to overlook two components of a late-stage economic cycle that often foreshadows the severity of the next downturn. While the downturn does not appear imminent, it is still an event that one should be prepared for as the capital market prices will price it in before the actual occurrence.
Market Outlooks
A view of China from the ground up
Living in Hong Kong with a view of the Chinese mainland, Capital Group portfolio manager Steve Watson has a front-row seat to the long-running U.S.-China trade dispute.
Manager & Investment Selection
Is your wholesaler your BESTIE?
Have you ever called your wholesaler when you realized late in the game of planning a client event that you need additional funding?
Advisor Value & Fees
Why work with a financial advisor?
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Advisors can assist you in a full 360-degree spectrum of wealth planning, from investments, to managing your portfolio through different life changes, to retirement and estate planning, as well as guidance on potential tax implications of your investments—in order to help you work toward your financial goals.
Advisor Value & Fees
2019 Value of an Advisor Study
In our competitive industry many advisors are challenged with articulating their value proposition which leads to lower client satisfaction and retention. Clients are often evaluating their advisors based simply on investment returns. This study will examine the value clients receive from a relationship with an advisor.
Advisor Value & Fees
Five key ways advisors deliver value in 2019
We believe advisors have never been more valuable. For the past five years, we’ve created an annual report that holistically analyzes the real value advisors deliver to their investor clients in their portfolios, in vital services advisors provide, and this year, especially in their after-tax returns.