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Weekly Investment Commentary: The economy and financial markets need a medical breakthrough
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Stocks sold off sharply last week, experiencing their worst week since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis in March. Investors reacted negatively to news of increasing cases in the U.S. and Europe, fading hopes for near-term fiscal stimulus and growing election-related uncertainties. All sectors were down for the week, with the worst declines in industrials, technology and consumer discretionary.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Stocks are likely to remain in a trading range for now
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Stocks snapped a three-week winning streak last week, with the S&P 500 Index dropping 0.5%. The U.S. elections continued to dominate the headlines, with polls showing an increasing likelihood of a Biden victory and Democratic sweep of Congress. The on-again, off-again fiscal stimulus negotiations were also in the news with expectations growing for a postelection package.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Rising uncertainty slows economic acceleration
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Although the news trended in a negative direction last week, stocks held their ground and eked out modest gains, with the S&P 500 Index climbing 0.2%. Coronavirus cases have been rising in parts of the U.S. and throughout Europe, although mortality trends have been improving.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Stocks rally, but still face hurdles
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Equities rallied last week, with the S&P 500 Index up 3.8% and posting its best weekly performance in more than three months, marking its highest level since early September.
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RealAccess | Global insights for real estate investors (Issue No. 1)
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RealAccess presented by Nuveen Real Estate, provides timely global insights for real estate investors; providing necessary tools and insights to make informed investment choices as they navigate the world of real estate.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Key questions as equity volatility picks up
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After a strong surge in the summer, equity prices have cooled in recent weeks. The technology sector entered a full-blown correction, and weakness has spread to the broader market.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Middle ground between the bear and bull case for stocks
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Stocks fell again last week, marking the first time in over a year that markets declined for four consecutive weeks.