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MarketScape: Why Diversification Is at Risk
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Inflation has driven up stock and bond correlations and fewer companies are influencing returns in equity indexes. CIO of Global Equities Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., analyzes how this complicates investors’ diversification efforts.
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MarketScape: September Rate Hike? Fed Doesn’t Close Doors
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After announcing a widely anticipated rate hike of a quarter point on Wednesday, the Fed keeps the market guessing about a September decision. Head of Global Macro for Global Fixed Income Antulio Bomfim, Ph.D., analyzes how the Fed may make its decision and explains what investors should watch for.
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US Energy and Financial Sectors Support Stocks, Fed and ECB May Hike Rates This Week
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U.S. equity gains led global regions last week with support from energy and financial companies. Futures trading indicates 0.25% hikes from the Fed and ECB.
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The Case for Semiconductors
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Semiconductor stocks have outperformed all other industry groups for the past decade, and we see scope for continued outperformance; however, given a wide range of business models and competitive advantages, there is no one-size-fits-all investment thesis.
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Global Stocks Rise on US Jobs and Debt Ceiling Agreement, Central Banks in Australia and Canada to Meet
The U.S. added jobs well beyond expectations, though unemployment rose. Central banks in Australia and Canada are expected to stand pat on rates.
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What’s Shaping India? 5 Emerging Trends
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Would India’s governmental reforms and advancements in digital infrastructure help sustain optimism?
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Regional Bank Update
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When any turmoil arises, as it has in the banking sector this year, we begin our analysis with a deep risk assessment.