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Weekly Market Compass: Global markets: Five events to watch this week
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It seems that so much happens in a given week these days. However, this week could be particularly momentous as we start to get answers on some key questions that have implications for global markets. Here are five events to watch:
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Equity markets sink as the near-term outlook grows cloudy
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Stocks continued to decline last week, as a worsening trade dispute dominated the news. The S&P 500 Index fell 0.7% for the week, with industrials and technology both hurt by trade worries. The financials sector was also weak, as banks were hit by a decline in interest rates. Defensive areas of the market fared better, with REITs, utilities and consumer staples being the standouts.
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AAM Viewpoints: And the Beat Goes On... Liquidity and Leverage
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Continuing the discussion from last week about the discussion of Leverage and Liquidity, we focus a bit on why there are some economic and market metrics that don’t corroborate the “feelings” that permeate discussions.
Investing Ideas
Strategas Insight: Handicapping the Outlook for US-Sino Trade Negotiations
Market pundits have doubted this bull market every step of the way. Each pullback put into evidence that the cycle had reached its endgame; each recovery off the lows furthered the disequilibrium caused by monetary malfeasance. And yet, not more than two weeks ago the market stood as high as it ever has.
Advisor Value & Fees
Putting a Value on Your Value: Quantifying Advisor's Alpha
This updated research paper delves into the concept of Vanguard Advisor's Alpha®, which outlines how you can add value, or alpha, through relationship-based services such as financial planning, discipline, and guidance, rather than by trying to outperform the market.
Children & College Savings
Learn How To Teach Your Kids About Money
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This guide helps your clients teach their children good money management skills with practical tips they can use whether their kids are preschoolers or college-bound.
Client Life Events
Learn About Estate Planning
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Help your clients understand the importance of estate planning with this education guide that outlines basic estate planning tools, the importance of taxes, estate planning and children, and more.
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Tweets, Threats and Tariffs: Global Markets React
Trade negotiations between the U.S. and China have suddenly erupted into a storm of tweets, threats, tariffs and retaliation.
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Market Week in Review: The U.S.-China trade war escalates. Will business confidence levels take a hit?
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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Chief Investment Strategist Erik Ristuben and Research Analyst Brian Yadao discussed the implications for markets after prospects for a U.S.-China trade deal soured.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields decline amid global trade concerns
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U.S. Treasury yields declined slightly last week after a sharp reversal in the outlook for a U.S./China trade deal. Short-maturity yields declined the most, causing the yield curve to steepen. The Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to focus on the positive, including improving U.S. economic data, easier financial conditions and an improving growth outlook in China.