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6 Ways To Support Your Clients During Periods Of Market Volatility
In times of market volatility, investors need the ability to turn to a real person and ask the most human question: “What should I do?” This presents a valuable opportunity for you to fulfill the essential role of counselor, offering unified advice and insight to help your clients manage their emotions and their wealth on the path to achieving
financial wellness.
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How to Stay Productive and Engaged When Working Remotely
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Many companies around the world have recently rolled out mandatory work-from-home policies amid the spread of COVID-19. This may be a new experience for you and your team – and for your clients – who may feel increasingly anxious and concerned.
Here are some tips to help you stay productive and engaged as you navigate your
business remotely.
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A bear market bottom checklist
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A bear market bottom has historically been marked by several economic and market signposts, including depressed investor sentiment, widening credit spreads and a policy response to the systemic shock facing the country. More importantly, as we try to identify when . . .
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Bond markets roiled by coronavirus fears
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Risk-off sentiment hit a crescendo last week. U.S. Treasury yields continued their freefall early on, fueled by investor concerns about the COVID-19 virus. Yields ended the week higher for all maturities beyond 2 years, led by the longest maturities.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: A bottoming process begins: 10 themes to consider
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This was a week for the history books: The coronavirus, oil price collapse, liquidity pressures and rising quarantines, travel bans and business and school closures caused widespread panic, pushing stocks into a bear market. The S&P 500 fell 8.7% (including nearly a 10% gain on Friday), with other indexes down more.
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A 30 year perspective, and a bit more perspective on the 30-year mortgage
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Adopting a long-term view on investing and the markets is needed most when it is difficult to do—like right now, when stocks are extremely volatile and under pressure as investors try to determine how COVID-19 and this year’s election will ultimately impact corporate and consumer sentiment and spending, corporate profits, and the pricing of risk assets.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Magnified coronavirus fears send Treasury yields toward zero
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Financial markets continued struggling to assess the broader implications of the spreading coronavirus. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield breached 1% for the first time ever on Tuesday, before closing the week at 0.76%.