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Weekly Investment Commentary: Questions to consider as summer draws to a close
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As we move from the unofficial end of summer in the U.S., markets and investors appear to be at a crossroads.
Investing Ideas
THINK private credit: Opportunities today in middle market lending
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Private credit may help institutional investors address timely challenges, including generating yield and providing low-volatility, low-correlated returns.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Stocks enjoy another banner week amid elevated risks
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Stocks were up yet again last week, marking five consecutive weeks of gains.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Long Treasury yields rise as the Fed adjusts its inflation strategy
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The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a shift in its approach to maintaining stable prices, now targeting an inflation rate that “averages 2 percent over time.” Longer maturity Treasury yields rose on the news. Non-Treasury sectors generally fared well last week, with the exception of longer-duration assets.
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Focus on Equities: Taking the Long View
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Following a severe sell-off in the first quarter, global equity markets rebounded in the second quarter. Any number of scenarios could play out—how do we approach uncertainty?
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Looking Ahead From the Market Rally
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The unprecedented scale of the global fiscal and monetary policy response helped ease financial conditions during the second quarter of 2020. Looking ahead, we cover our latest thinking on the aggregate risk-for-reward picture in global markets.
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Finding Dividends in Today’s Markets
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George Metrou, portfolio manager for the Dividend Select Equity Portfolios, talks about the poor performance of dividend-paying stocks so far in 2020, despite their reputation for being defensive. He also discusses why he holds cash, his thoughts on companies cutting dividends, and his outlook for income going forward.