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Investment Perspective: Approaching Stall Speed
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We favor high yield bonds and natural resource stocks as inflation still shows persistence, earnings expectations deteriorate and worries mount over a stalling U.S. economy.
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MarketScape: A Fed Pause in June? “An Ongoing Assessment”
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After raising its policy rate again on Wednesday, the Fed may be signaling that it’s ready for a pause. 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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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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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.