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Investment Perspective: All About Rates
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Increasing rates, potential oil disruptions from Middle East tensions, and continuing economic uncertainty, may contribute to market volatility.
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The Puzzle of the Equity Market’s Reaction to Rising Rates
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Equity index multiples have barely budged with rising interest rates, but rates still are driving returns in most individual stocks. Deputy CIO and CIO of Global Equities Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., examines why this may be happening.
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How an Escalation of War in Israel May Impact Markets
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Beyond the considerable human toll the war in Israel has already taken, an escalation of the conflict could disrupt the world’s energy supply, damage global economic growth and spark market volatility. Chief Investment Strategist for EMEA and APAC Wouter Sturkenboom, CFA, outlines some scenarios.
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What’s Behind the Ascent of Long-Term Bond Yields?
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Long-term bond yields have risen about 1.5% over the past six months, including an acceleration in recent weeks that caused equities to stumble. Chief Investment Strategist for North America Chris Shipley explains why the Federal Reserve and inflation likely aren’t to blame higher yields this time.
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The High Probability of Recession in Europe Likely Will Burden Equities
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Higher interest rates, rising energy prices and plummeting credit are likely pushing the European economy into recession. Chief Investment Strategist for EMEA and APAC Wouter Sturkenboom, CFA, analyzes the global forces affecting Europe and explains how we’re positioned in our portfolios.
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Global Equity Decline Wraps Up Difficult September, US Labor Report May Show Some Loosening
U.S. stocks led the September global slide with a 4.8% loss. The U.S. jobs report scheduled for Friday may show less hiring by companies.
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MarketScape: Equities May Stumble over Rising U.S. Earnings Expectations
Increasing market expectations for U.S. earnings growth over the next two years have backed large-cap equities. Chief Investment Strategist for North America Chris Shipley examines the assumptions underlying earnings estimates and why the market may be in for disappointment.
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What's the Market Missing? Special Edition - The Next Ten Years: What Investors Can Expect
From bonds to equities, real assets to alternatives, our forecasts and return expectations will help guide your asset allocation decisions.
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Investment Perspective: Taking the Under
As U.S. earnings estimates keep edging up, high expectations could clash with a stalling global economy. How are we positioned?
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What the S&P 500 Index Rebalance Means for Investors and Index Managers
We analyze the additions, deletions and weighting changes of S&P 500 companies in one of the largest rebalances in years
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Central Banks in US, England and Japan Hold Rates, US Government Shutdown Looms
Stocks stumble as the Fed leaned toward higher rates for longer in last week’s meeting. The market impact from government shutdowns historically has been limited.
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MarketScape: How to Reconcile Dueling Outlooks for U.S. Earnings
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Amid dueling forecasts, we anticipate a slight adjustment in the U.S. equity margins. Gain clarity from Deputy CIO and CIO of Global Equities Michael Hunstad, Ph.D. as he discusses current conditions.