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Global Weekly Commentary: The new nominal, accelerated
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The Democrats’ newly gained majority in U.S. Congress paves the way for greater public spending but the narrow margin limits the scope for higher taxes, in our view. We expect this outcome to speed up “the new nominal”, or our expectations for stronger growth coupled with stable nominal yields, even as a more infectious virus strain threatens to make the path to a full activity restart more bumpy.
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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.
Market Outlooks
10 predictions for 2021 and market outlook webinar
Please join Bob Doll, Nuveen Senior Portfolio Manager and Chief Equity Strategist, to discuss the 10 predictions for 2021:
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.