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A Close Look At the Value of your Financial Advisor
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Envestnet outlines three key reasons why investors who work with professional financial advisors can increase the probability of achieving their goals more than do-it-yourself investors.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Risk-off sentiment pushes Treasury yields to fresh 2019 lows
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Deteriorating U.S./China trade relations moved Treasury yields to new lows for the year last week, led by longer maturities. The uncertainty triggered a flight to quality. The Federal Reserve (Fed) stated that it will remain patient on rates, and many are suggesting the Fed’s next move will be a rate cut.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Equities falter on continued U.S./China trade concerns
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Equities around the world were lower again last week. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, posting its third consecutive weekly loss.1 Equities are under pressure due to expectations for a protracted U.S./China trade war that has been especially damaging to the technology sector.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Geopolitical concerns push Treasury yields lower
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U.S. Treasury yields declined again last week, as global trade worries worsened. The largest declines occurred on Monday and Wednesday, led by the 5- and 2-year maturities. The Federal Reserve (Fed) reinforced a patient outlook for interest rate policy, taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Equity markets sink as the near-term outlook grows cloudy
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Stocks continued to decline last week, as a worsening trade dispute dominated the news. The S&P 500 Index fell 0.7% for the week, with industrials and technology both hurt by trade worries. The financials sector was also weak, as banks were hit by a decline in interest rates. Defensive areas of the market fared better, with REITs, utilities and consumer staples being the standouts.
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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 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.