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MarketScape: A Touch of Over-Optimism with Equities Globally
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Global equities have performed well over the past month, but we think over-optimism on U.S. earnings growth in the coming years along with challenging economies in Europe and China merit caution by investors. Chief Investment Strategist for North America Chris Shipley describes how we’re positioned for this market.
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MarketScape: How Imbalance in a Niche Private Equity Market May Spur Opportunity
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The difficult public bond and equity markets last year have created an imbalance this year in the private equity secondary market, where private equity holdings are bought and sold. Managing Director of 50 South Capital Bob Morgan explains how a buyers’ market has developed
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MarketScape: Why Diversification Is at Risk
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Inflation has driven up stock and bond correlations and fewer companies are influencing returns in equity indexes. CIO of Global Equities Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., analyzes how this complicates investors’ diversification efforts.
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MarketScape: September Rate Hike? Fed Doesn’t Close Doors
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After announcing a widely anticipated rate hike of a quarter point on Wednesday, the Fed keeps the market guessing about a September decision. Head of Global Macro for Global Fixed Income Antulio Bomfim, Ph.D., analyzes how the Fed may make its decision and explains what investors should watch for.
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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.
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MarketScape: A Fed Pause in June? “An Ongoing Assessment”
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After raising its policy rate again on Wednesday, the Fed may be signaling that it’s ready for a pause. Head of Global Macro for Global Fixed Income Antulio Bomfim, Ph.D., analyzes how the Fed may make its decision and explains what investors should watch for