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Investors See Fed Rate Increase in May, U.K. to Report Inflation This Week
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A strong U.S. jobs report sparked expectations of a more likely 0.25% Fed rate hike in May. The U.K.’s inflation is expected to remain high.
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MarketScape: What Makes the Growth Stock Rally Fragile
Following two years of trailing value stocks, U.S. growth equities have sprung into the lead this year. Chief Investment Officer for Global Equities Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., analyzes why persistent inflation and the growth rally’s dependency on just a few companies may trip up growth stocks.
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MarketScape: Banking Worries Fade, But Recession and Inflation Still Loom
As the most pressing concerns from the banking sector have faded, its after-effects along with inflation still could contribute to a mild recession. Chief Investment Strategist for North America Chris Shipley explains how we’ve positioned our portfolios to address limited upside.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise, boosted by stronger economic data
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U.S. Treasury yields rose and spread sectors gained on positive economic data. Signals from U.S. Federal Reserve officials pointed to greater odds of another rate hike in May.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Containing concern in commercial real estate
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In the wake of the banking crisis, commercial real estate has been under the microscope because of risks from its exposure to regional banks.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Yearning for earnings growth
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With the end of the interest rate hiking cycle approaching, certain equity sectors that were among the hardest hit by rising rates over the past year may now be poised to benefit. Within information technology, we believe software could get a big boost.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields resume declines on weaker economic data
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U.S. Treasury yields declined last week amid softer U.S. economic data.