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MarketScape: Why January's Rise May Mask a Riskier Reality
January has all the hallmarks of a classic “junk rally”. Chief Investment Officer of Global Equities Mike Hunstad, Ph.D., reminds investors that some rallies during times of economic stress may not be what they seem.
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Weekly Market Update: US Stocks Lead Global Equity Decline, US Debt Ceiling Talks May Spur Volatility
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Stocks in Europe and China this year are providing support. After the U.S. government hit its debt ceiling last week, investors may face volatility with potentially tense political negotiations.
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Yields Fall on Signs of Lower Inflation, US Report Expected to Show Slowing Inflation
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Government bond yields in the U.S. and Germany fell last week while stocks rose. U.S. Consumer Price Index year-over-year inflation for December is expected to fall from November.
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Yields Fall on Signs of Lower Inflation, US Report Expected to Show Slowing Inflation
Government bond yields in the U.S. and Germany fell last week while stocks rose. U.S. Consumer Price Index year-over-year inflation for December is expected to fall from November.
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As ETFs Boom, Trading Strategies Matter in a Volatile Market
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Capital markets haven’t been an easy road for investors to navigate in 2022, due to a bear market, red-hot inflation and rising correlations that have hampered diversification. Traditional safe havens for long-term investors have struggled too, with cash and Treasuries facing a rising-rate environment alongside historically high levels of market volatility. This uncertainty is one of the reasons behind what could be a record-breaking year in trading volume for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) due to their ability to provide investors with access to a wide variety of market sectors, attractive liquidity and low fees. In addition, many investors are using this vehicle for its tax-loss-harvesting properties as 2022 draws to a bumpy close. All of these benefits have led to a flurry of activity within ETF trading, with one sector in particular— actively managed ETFs—seeing a notable surge in popularity.