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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
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MarketScape: What Makes the Growth Stock Rally Fragile
Following two years of trailing value stocks, U.S. growth equities have sprung into the lead this year. Chief Investment Officer for Global Equities Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., analyzes why persistent inflation and the growth rally’s dependency on just a few companies may trip up growth stocks.
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MarketScape: Banking Worries Fade, But Recession and Inflation Still Loom
As the most pressing concerns from the banking sector have faded, its after-effects along with inflation still could contribute to a mild recession. Chief Investment Strategist for North America Chris Shipley explains how we’ve positioned our portfolios to address limited upside.
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MarketScape: Why High Yield Looks Good, and It’s Not Fundamentals
While fundamentals support the high yield bond market now, they could deteriorate during a recession. Chief Investment Officer for Global Fixed Income Thomas Swaney analyzes what still makes high yield bonds attractive, beyond the fundamentals.
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MarketScape: The Fed’s Inflation Fight Is Still On
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The Federal Reserve’s mild rate hike after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank doesn’t mean it’s prioritizing financial stability over price stability.
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MarketScape: Silicon Valley Bank’s Shockwave of Uncertainty Likely to Settle
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The surprise failure of Silicon Valley Bank and acquisition of Credit Suisse have sent shockwaves of uncertainty across financial markets. Chief Investment Strategist for North America Chris Shipley explains how it’s impacting investors.
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Jackson®: Power Planning: The Multi-Generational Benefits of Trust-Owned Annuities
Today’s global economy and volatile markets create challenges for trustees who are tasked with driving growth, preserving capital, and managing the everpresent sting of taxes and expenses in trust–owned portfolios. Did you know that trusts can benefit from the same features that individuals find in annuities? Namely, tax deferral,* income control, and diversified investment options. On the next few pages, we’re going to walk through three phases of trust planning (accumulation, distribution, and post-death planning) and show the many ways that a trust-owned annuity can be a powerful planning tool.