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Weekly Investment Commentary: Equities begin 2021 strongly, although downside risks remain
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Stocks started 2021 on a positive note. All major indexes rose at least 1.5% last week, and small caps soared higher by nearly 6%. Investors focused on the positives of stronger 2021 economic expectations and hopes for smooth vaccine rollouts, looking past stretched equity valuations.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Democratic victories boost Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields closed higher last week, led by longer maturities. Democratic victories in both Georgia Senate races led investors to expect significantly more fiscal stimulus, which could further spark economic growth. The Federal Reserve (Fed) reaffirmed that asset purchases would continue until “substantial further progress” was made toward its goals.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
No big waves from the Fed to close an unprecedented year
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The Fed upgraded its longer-term economic outlook, while warning of near-term risks.
Market Outlooks
10 predictions for 2021: The world improves, but do markets already know?
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Bob Doll rolls out the 10 Predictions for 2021 on behalf of the Equity Investment Council, and provides views on the direction of the economy and financial markets.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: 10 predictions 2021: The world improves, but do markets already know?
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2020 will go down in history as a year we all wish we could forget, but never will. The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic changed everything. While the economic and earnings recession was short but deep, the humanitarian crisis remains devastating.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: A look back at our 10 Predictions for 2020
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As 2020 winds down (and before we unveil our 2021 Predictions), it’s a good time to look back at the past 12 months and provide initial thoughts about what the next year might bring. 2020 will long be remembered for the devastating coronavirus pandemic that sparked the sharpest and shortest recession in modern history.