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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.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Can Lawmakers Agree On Digital Asset Legislation?
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While Republicans and Democrats both have expressed worries – and interest – about digital assets, there are still major differences between the two parties in how to approach oversight over the marketplace.
Stocks Fall on Bank of England Rate Hike Fears, US Inflation Likely to Decelerate
Investors fear that a series of rate hikes could damage the European economy. U.S. inflation may have fallen to 3.1% in June.
How Equities Historically Have Performed After a Fed Pause
An Historical Analysis of 6 Previous Fed Pauses Over 4 Decades
Municipal Bonds: U.S. States Outlook
States have built resiliency to a moderate recession, which we believe will limit credit downgrades and volatility.