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MarketScape: Why Diversification Is at Risk
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Inflation has driven up stock and bond correlations and fewer companies are influencing returns in equity indexes. CIO of Global Equities Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., analyzes how this complicates investors’ diversification efforts.
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MarketScape: September Rate Hike? Fed Doesn’t Close Doors
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After announcing a widely anticipated rate hike of a quarter point on Wednesday, the Fed keeps the market guessing about a September decision. Head of Global Macro for Global Fixed Income Antulio Bomfim, Ph.D., analyzes how the Fed may make its decision and explains what investors should watch for.
Market Outlooks
US Energy and Financial Sectors Support Stocks, Fed and ECB May Hike Rates This Week
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U.S. equity gains led global regions last week with support from energy and financial companies. Futures trading indicates 0.25% hikes from the Fed and ECB.
Active/Passive Management
Large-Cap Growth: Our Edge
Jim Golan, CFA, partner, and Nancy Aversa, CFA, partner explain why they believe this focus has the potential to create unique alpha opportunities for our clients.
Market Outlooks
The Case for Semiconductors
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Semiconductor stocks have outperformed all other industry groups for the past decade, and we see scope for continued outperformance; however, given a wide range of business models and competitive advantages, there is no one-size-fits-all investment thesis.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Inflation Went Wild; Here’s How It Might Be Tamed
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As inflation begins to moderate, Olga and Hugo examine the structural forces shaping the medium-term outlook in four categories: energy, housing, goods, and services.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
The Active Share Podcast: The Cost of Money
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In this episode, Hugo sits down with Edward Chancellor—author, journalist, and financial historian—for a conversation that challenges everything we thought we knew about the cost of money.