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Fed Did Not MOVE Enough, Bond Index Suggests
We believe the Fed's 25-basis-point July cut was a policy error. The MOVE Index signaled that it was not an insurance cut.
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Three Factors Shaping Prospects in Frontier Markets
Frontier markets experienced a challenging year in 2018, but as we enter the latter stages of 2019, we believe three distinct dynamics are working to drive a turnaround in performance in the sector.
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How Large‑Cap Stock Investors Can Adapt to a Slowing Economy
U.S. economic growth is slowing, but a recession is not likely in the near term. Escalating trade tensions remain a risk, but durable and late‑cycle companies show promise.
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AAM Viewpoints: Is ESG A Magic Green Button?
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Have you read any research on ESG investing recently? If you have, then you’ll know that academic studies continue to stress the positive alpha-generating potential of ESG factors.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Positive investor sentiment buoys yields
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U.S. Treasury yields rose last week as investor sentiment improved, led by longer maturities. After a soft start due to weak U.S. manufacturing data and geopolitical concerns, market sentiment was boosted by improved prospects for Brexit and a sense of easing tensions in Hong Kong and U.S./China trade talks.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Equity prices rise again, largely erasing recent losses
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Equity markets extended their gains for a second week, following a four-week losing streak. Investor sentiment was boosted by news that the U.S. and China plan to meet early next month to discuss trade issues, although it is still unclear how much progress may be made.
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Weekly Wire: Was that big market drop really so big? Why context is key.
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Context is key to analyzing and understanding the economy and markets and making informed decisions that lead to successful investment outcomes. Nowhere is context more important than near-term stock market moves, particularly when it comes to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow).
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Global Weekly Commentary: UK political upheaval: market implications
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We identified geopolitical risk as the key market driver in the second half of 2019 in our midyear investment outlook. The UK is the latest example, where deep divisions over a potential Brexit have unsettled the political landscape, paving the way for a broader set of potential outcomes.