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Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The House Hangs in the Balance
There are now less than 15 months until the 2022 midterm elections. Although it feels like we’ve only just emerged from the 2020 elections, normally at this time in the midterm cycle, pollsters and political pundits are publishing lists of what they think will be the most competitive House and Senate races next year.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
In Washington, August Will Go Out With a Bang
It has been a busy week in the U.S. Senate. Late on Tuesday morning, the chamber passed a bipartisan $1.2 trillion physical infrastructure bill.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Market Compass: A closer look at the Chinese tech sell-off
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I often use this blog as an opportunity to answer pressing questions from clients. And recently, it seems almost all the questions we are getting are about China – what is going on with Chinese stocks and whether investors should abandon them.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
As Divided As Ever
Two public policy questions, infrastructure and vaccine mandates, have consumed the news headlines over the last few weeks.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Politics and the Olympics
The summer Olympics in Tokyo start this Friday, July 23 with a live, televised opening ceremony. As NBC said, this event “will be the first major global gathering since the worldwide pandemic began last year.”
Market Outlooks
Weekly Market Compass: What’s driving low Treasury yields?
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Last week, we saw yields on US Treasuries reach fresh multi-month lows. The 10-year yield fell to 1.25% during the week, although it was able to finish the week modestly higher.
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Weekly Market Compass: Markets watch closely as variants reshape COVID landscape
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Variants emerge as a global concern
The Delta variant (B.1.617) is spreading at a rapid rate, which has caused the World Health
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
A Fourth of July State of the Union
How is our economy doing? How are voters feeling? And, perhaps most importantly after a pandemic year, are we ready to celebrate?