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Weekly Market Compass: What does the fragmented parliamentary election mean for Europe?
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All eyes were on Europe this past week. First, UK Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation. Then the European parliamentary elections took place. Here are the key takeaways from a momentous week for the European continent.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Equities falter on continued U.S./China trade concerns
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Equities around the world were lower again last week. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, posting its third consecutive weekly loss.1 Equities are under pressure due to expectations for a protracted U.S./China trade war that has been especially damaging to the technology sector.
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Baby boom – Great for economic growth, but there isn’t one in sight
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At a high level, two factors drive economic growth: 1. growth in a labor force (e.g. more people working this year versus last year) 2. growth in productivity (e.g. people producing more this year versus last year). So, the basic formula for growing an economy is people + productivity = economic growth.
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Market Week in Review: U.S.-China trade tensions rattle markets again. Is this time different?
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On a special podcast edition of Market Week in Review, Senior Investment Strategist Paul Eitelman and Research Analyst Brian Yadao discussed the escalating U.S.-China trade war, flash Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI) numbers for May and the potential for changes to monetary policy in Australia and the U.S.
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Love and money
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Have you had a disagreement with a loved one recently about money? If so, you’re hardly alone. An American Express survey found money took the top worry spot among married couples (33%), far outpacing the second-place intimacy (11%), children (9%), and troubles with in-laws (4%).
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AAM Viewpoints: Economic Problems in Europe and China Are Real – So Are The Opportunities
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Two of our high conviction best ideas for 2019 include Emerging Markets and Europe. After a dismal year for global equity markets in 2018, both markets have gotten off to a great start in 2019 roughly keeping pace with the United States. According to Bloomberg, year to date through March 15, Emerging Markets (as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index) is up an impressive 9.73% while the S&P 500 outpaces being up 12.8%. Europe (as measured by the Eurostoxx 50) is up a respectable 12.87%. What should we expect for the balance of the year?
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Global Markets Weekly Update
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Review the performance of global stock and bond markets over the past week, along with relevant insights from T. Rowe Price economists and investment professionals.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Geopolitical concerns push Treasury yields lower
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U.S. Treasury yields declined again last week, as global trade worries worsened. The largest declines occurred on Monday and Wednesday, led by the 5- and 2-year maturities. The Federal Reserve (Fed) reinforced a patient outlook for interest rate policy, taking a wait-and-see approach.