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Global Weekly Commentary: Investing after the U.S. election
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Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential race likely ushers in a near-term market environment dominated by low rates, a hunt for yield and growth stocks.
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U.S. election: too early to call
The U.S. election result was too early to call on Nov. 4, raising the prospect of a period of uncertainty as vote counting of absentee and mail-in ballots continues in several battleground states
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Global Weekly Commentary: Our latest equity views
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Polls are suggesting a greater likelihood of a Democratic sweep in this week’s U.S. election. We are starting to incorporate themes we believe would outperform in that event, moving toward a more pro-risk stance overall despite last week’s market pullback.
Investing Ideas
Guide to ESG Investing
Even through the downturn in early 2020, you may have noticed clients still considering investments in line with their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) values. Our four-step guide provides a framework for discussing sustainable investing as part of your financial planning process.
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Our Global Convictions: Why We’re Staying Off the Sidelines
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Despite uncertainty around upcoming elections and the ongoing pandemic, we continue to find assets we believe can deliver attractive returns over the long term. Philip Straehl, Global Head of Research, Investment Management, and Edward Fane, Portfolio Manager, discuss the macro reward-for-risk picture and why we like certain asset classes.
Behavioral Finance
Have the Rules of Investing Changed?
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Without a doubt, the ongoing global pandemic has us re-imagining many aspects of our day-to-day life. But should investors change how they think about investing or what they can expect from their portfolios? Marta Norton, CIO for the Americas, talks about finding opportunities, protecting on the downside, and how we bring the two together when building portfolios.
Behavioral Finance
Never Waste a Good Crisis
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With so many of us Americans working and learning from home during the pandemic, it led us to ask, “How are we doing investing from home?” Here we’ll offer a few pro tips for making the most of this unusual time.