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Strategas Insight: Handicapping the Outlook for US-Sino Trade Negotiations
Market pundits have doubted this bull market every step of the way. Each pullback put into evidence that the cycle had reached its endgame; each recovery off the lows furthered the disequilibrium caused by monetary malfeasance. And yet, not more than two weeks ago the market stood as high as it ever has.
Capital Sigma: The Advisor Advantage
As conversations around fees and value continue to unfold, how can advisors help their clients better understand what they can expect?
Market Outlooks
Strategas Insight: The "Earnings Recession" that Wasn't
Although nothing new, questions do persist about the long cycle’s durability. A cursory look at recent headlines from the financial press might leave one believing that the worst is upon (and even ahead), as opposed to behind us. However, these headlines diverge from the strength of the underlying economic data which suggest a slowing, but still growing economy.
Market Outlooks
Strategas Insight: Here’s to Ten More Years
Throughout the second half of last year, we highlighted a growing concern over the double-barreled risk of potential policy errors on both monetary and trade fronts. Indeed, data in 1Q2019 has softened.
Market Outlooks
Strategas Insight: Is the Long Cycle at a Crossroads?
Read the newest Strategas Insights for insight on earnings, data, macro, and other key factors affecting the US economy in the near term.
Alternative Investments
The Case for Liquid Alternatives, Especially Now
This piece is approved to use with clients.
While we have long advocated that alternatives should be a core allocation within any diversified portfolio, we believe that in this environment they will be even more helpful to investors.
Investing Ideas
Strategas Insight: Give a little, get a little
Read the full commentary for insight on earnings, data, macro, and other key factors affecting the US economy in the near term.
Investing Ideas
Strategas Insight: Thoughts on the Current Market
As 2018 comes to a close and we move into the new year, the stock market has hit some turbulence just as clients are receiving annual account statements and paying more attention to their financial health. How should advisors respond to their clients’ concerns? We feel it comes down to a few fundamental questions.
Market Outlooks
Strategas Insight: 'Tis The Season
There is just something about the holidays. You know that time. You know that feeling. It can be restorative and enjoyable (even necessary) to purposefully turn from daily occupations—particularly if they involve navigating the current frustratingly volatile global markets—to spend time with family and friends in the celebration of health and good fortune.