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Weekly Investment Commentary: Lofty expectations lead to equity-market losses
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The optimism-fueled rally that started the new year weakened last week, as U.S equities contracted for only the third time in the past eight weeks. The S&P 500 fell by 1.5%, led by declines in communications services (-3.6%), information technology (-2.6%) and consumer staples (-2.0%).
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields decline after a long climb
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U.S. Treasury yields closed lower last week, led by longer maturities. Continued recent yield increases prompted strong investor demand, augmented by disappointing economic data, which shifted market momentum and pushed rates modestly lower.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Equities begin 2021 strongly, although downside risks remain
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Stocks started 2021 on a positive note. All major indexes rose at least 1.5% last week, and small caps soared higher by nearly 6%. Investors focused on the positives of stronger 2021 economic expectations and hopes for smooth vaccine rollouts, looking past stretched equity valuations.
Fixed Income Insights
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Democratic victories boost Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields closed higher last week, led by longer maturities. Democratic victories in both Georgia Senate races led investors to expect significantly more fiscal stimulus, which could further spark economic growth. The Federal Reserve (Fed) reaffirmed that asset purchases would continue until “substantial further progress” was made toward its goals.
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10 predictions for 2021 and market outlook webinar
Please join Bob Doll, Nuveen Senior Portfolio Manager and Chief Equity Strategist, to discuss the 10 predictions for 2021:
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
No big waves from the Fed to close an unprecedented year
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The Fed upgraded its longer-term economic outlook, while warning of near-term risks.
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10 predictions for 2021: The world improves, but do markets already know?
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Bob Doll rolls out the 10 Predictions for 2021 on behalf of the Equity Investment Council, and provides views on the direction of the economy and financial markets.