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Weekly Investment Commentary: Expanding the horizons of your equity portfolio
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Within non-U.S. developed equities, Japan and the U.K. are two markets where compelling valuations and, in our view, easy-to-beat growth expectations are setting up a strong backdrop.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: A durable case for duration
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One way to do this is by adding to investment grade corporate bonds, which have relatively longer durations than the broader fixed income market. They are also currently yielding close to 6%, and defaults are expected to remain low.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Post-Jackson, it’s time to start filling duration holes
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With the anticipated end of the U.S. rate hiking cycle as a backdrop, we analyzed the returns of the broad bond market versus short-term Treasuries during historical periods when the Fed paused (Figure 2).
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Where to invest if consumer strength fades
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A potential softening in consumer strength over the next few quarters could determine whether or not the U.S. economy falls into recession.
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China Drags Down Global Equities, to Report More Economic Indicators this Week
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China reported last week deflation and significant drops in trade. This week, China is scheduled to release retail sales and industrial production as the government may consider more economic aid.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Markets hang on as summer rumbles along
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Demand despite downgrade should remain strong. We don’t think the U.S. will struggle to find buyers for Treasury securities, which could cause yields to rise. U.S.
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July Ends with Solid Global Stock Gain, US Inflation May Rise
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Natural resource stocks drove July gains with economic stimulus in China. July inflation may rise to 3.3% while core inflation could stay steady.