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Weekly Investment Commentary: Bull sentiment weakens, but bears remain M.I.A.
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Results were mixed for global equities as broad-based U.S. indexes fell modestly, while the MSCI’s EAFE, Emerging Markets and ACWI ex-USA all gained over 1%.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Equity volatility picks up amid higher inflation data
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Global equity markets declined last week, notching their worst weekly loss since the last week of February.
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AAM Viewpoints: The four layers of inflation
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As we entered 2021, we put the pivot point of the economy and market returns squarely on inflation.
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AAM Viewpoints: A Jumpy Market Waiting for the Fed to Move
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Optimism in the economic recovery continues for both Federal Reserve and government officials though they are carefully walking a tightrope of language so as to not be too eager to raise rates too quickly.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Equities shrug off employment miss
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Most broad-based indexes appreciated last week, with the S&P 500 enjoying its third consecutive week of gains and rising seven out of the past eight.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: We see several reasons for increased selectivity
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With the exception of the S&P 500 (+0.04%), broad-based equity indexes fell modestly last week, due in large part to weakness on Friday, the last trading day of the month. April was a strong month for equities as the S&P 500, DJIA and NASDAQ each added between 2% and 5%.
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AAM Viewpoints: Liquidity: Historic gains lead to marginal drains
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As we entered 2021, we believed the year’s performances and allocations were heavily dependent on inflation and the recalibration many investors would have to take in an elevated inflationary environment.
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AAM Viewpoints: Rising rates: good or bad for dividends?
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With interest rates on the move – and consensus believing the trend will continue into 2023 – many investors, especially those searching for income, are grappling with the potential fall-out of rising rates on their portfolios.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Optimism waivers despite solid economic news
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Most global equity markets declined modestly last week as investors grappled with headlines that alternated between improving economic data and rising global COVID-19 case counts. In the U.S., the S&P 500, DJIA and NASDAQ each fell by less than 0.5%. The same was true for the MSCI EAFE and ACWI ex-US indexes while their emerging market counterpart gained 0.4%, despite the rapidly deteriorating health care situation in India.