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Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
What's Driving U.S. Dollar Strength
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As of mid-October, the U.S. dollar was trading at levels not seen since the early 2000s, when the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), under then-chairman Alan Greenspan, was raising interest rates to respond to a rapidly growing economy. In the past year, the U.S. dollar index, which compares the dollar with a basket of currencies, has risen more than 20%, the largest 12-month increase since 2015.
Portfolio Construction Insights
8 Actionable Ideas for Financial Advisors Today
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Today’s financial advice environment is complex, with large sums of cash on the sidelines and nervousness among clients rising. Some clients don’t want to miss the market bounce, but they are equally aware of a global recession, inflation, and profit declines. The current conditions are ripe for errors, providing a potential opportunity for advisors to add value.
Market Outlooks
Global Convictions: Latest Asset Class Research
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As we get closer to the end of 2022, it’s clearly become a year that’s tested even the most hardened of investors. Here's a look at our views on asset classes in the current environment.
Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
A Step Ahead: Everyone's Quitting Their Jobs. Good!
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Olga and Hugo explain why the Great Resignation is the wrong story to describe what’s happening in the U.S. labor market. Job turnover is a welcome sign for the economy, and wage increases for low-income workers can boost economic growth.
Portfolio Construction Insights
Alaina Anderson Looking for Leaders
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Listen to International Leaders Portfolio Manager, Alain Anderson discuss how to define and identify leaders, what it means for investors and how they benefit.