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Volatility Faded in April, Fed and ECB Expected to Hike Rates This Week
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Market volatility declined in April as fears about the banking sector subsided. The Fed and ECB likely will look to balance inflation and economic concerns with rate moves.
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Settling in for the Long Haul
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As we settle into the second quarter of 2023, we reassess our projections for the remainder of the year and analyze how these implications will affect our outlook for recession risk, central banks’ pivoting away from restrictive monetary policy sooner than expected, and corporate earnings expectations.
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Investors See Fed Rate Increase in May, U.K. to Report Inflation This Week
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A strong U.S. jobs report sparked expectations of a more likely 0.25% Fed rate hike in May. The U.K.’s inflation is expected to remain high.
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MarketScape: What Makes the Growth Stock Rally Fragile
Following two years of trailing value stocks, U.S. growth equities have sprung into the lead this year. Chief Investment Officer for Global Equities Michael Hunstad, Ph.D., analyzes why persistent inflation and the growth rally’s dependency on just a few companies may trip up growth stocks.
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MarketScape: Banking Worries Fade, But Recession and Inflation Still Loom
As the most pressing concerns from the banking sector have faded, its after-effects along with inflation still could contribute to a mild recession. Chief Investment Strategist for North America Chris Shipley explains how we’ve positioned our portfolios to address limited upside.
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MarketScape: Why High Yield Looks Good, and It’s Not Fundamentals
While fundamentals support the high yield bond market now, they could deteriorate during a recession. Chief Investment Officer for Global Fixed Income Thomas Swaney analyzes what still makes high yield bonds attractive, beyond the fundamentals.
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Banking Turmoil: Outlook and Investment Implications
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While the full impact of the turmoil in the banking industry and the Fed’s response is still unknowable, we are gaining perspective on its economic impact, and thus its investment implications.