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Bond markets finished the year with a strong tone
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As the economy gained steam in the second half of 2020, credit spreads narrowed to end the year only slightly higher than January levels. Investors who held their positions throughout this tumultuous time were rewarded for their patience, illustrating the importance of a long-term time horizon.
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Weekly Market Snapshot: January 22, 2021
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BMO Market Charts - January 25, 2021
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2020 was a record year for stocks - for the first time in four decades, the S&P 500 finished the year with a double-digit gain after suffering an intra-year drawdown of more than 30%.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Lofty expectations lead to equity-market losses
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The optimism-fueled rally that started the new year weakened last week, as U.S equities contracted for only the third time in the past eight weeks. The S&P 500 fell by 1.5%, led by declines in communications services (-3.6%), information technology (-2.6%) and consumer staples (-2.0%).
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BMO Market Charts - January 19, 2021
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Economic stimulus in perspective: the stimulus response to the COVID-19 crisis has meaningfully outpaced the response to the 2008 financial crisis, according to research by McKinsey & Co.
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Weekly Market Snapshot: January 15, 2021
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Equities begin 2021 strongly, although downside risks remain
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Stocks started 2021 on a positive note. All major indexes rose at least 1.5% last week, and small caps soared higher by nearly 6%. Investors focused on the positives of stronger 2021 economic expectations and hopes for smooth vaccine rollouts, looking past stretched equity valuations.
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BMO Market Charts - January 11, 2021
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As interest rates have fallen, it has become increasingly difficult to generate income. At the end of 1980, less than $10k invested in the 10-Year US Treasury Bond would have generated $1k of annual income. Today, an investment of $108k would be needed to do the same.
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Weekly Market Snapshot: January 08, 2021
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10 predictions for 2021: The world improves, but do markets already know?
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Bob Doll rolls out the 10 Predictions for 2021 on behalf of the Equity Investment Council, and provides views on the direction of the economy and financial markets.