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Strategas Insight: The "Earnings Recession" that Wasn't
Although nothing new, questions do persist about the long cycle’s durability. A cursory look at recent headlines from the financial press might leave one believing that the worst is upon (and even ahead), as opposed to behind us. However, these headlines diverge from the strength of the underlying economic data which suggest a slowing, but still growing economy.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise as the risk-on trade continues
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U.S. Treasury yields increased last week, led by the 5-year and closely followed by 30-year maturities. Investors continued to focus on global issues, as U.S. economic data was light throughout the week. Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting minutes reinforced a patient policy approach and benign outlook for inflation.
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AAM Viewpoints: Earnings Recession Likely – Why This Time Might Be Different
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First quarter earnings season is upon us and for the first time since the second quarter of 2016, the S&P 500 Index will most likely report a decline in aggregate year-over-year earnings. Piling on, estimates for the second quarter are essentially flat and will likely be revised into negative territory if the downward trend continues. This sets up the possibility of back-to-back quarters of negative earnings growth or an “Earnings Recession” which typically does not bode well for the equity market.
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Market Week in Review: China beats expectations and Brexit avoids the cliff edge. What does it mean for markets?
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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, U.S. Institutional Senior Director Rob Cittadini and Senior Investment Strategist Paul Eitelman discuss recent economic data from China, the Brexit deadline extension, and the contrasting impact on global equity and fixed-income markets.
Leveraging Technology & Data
Fighting the “algorithm wars”
Artificial intelligence (AI), quant funds, high-frequency trading, big data — these terms get thrown around a lot these days and can create confusion and uncertainty. Case in point: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that AI is more dangerous than nuclear weapons.
Leveraging Technology & Data
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Changing Advice and Wealth Management
With better data and analytics, emerging solutions may help deliver deeply personalized service that guides customers and advisors toward improved behaviors and outcomes.
Fixed Income Insights
6 ways to use munis under the new tax law
Tax reform removed several major deductions, leaving munis as one of the best remaining tax-advantaged vehicles. Learn how to make the most of them.
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An Improving Narrative?
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Jurrien Timmer April 2019 Commentary: I think the storyline is about to get better for markets
Portfolio Construction Insights
Quarterly Market Update
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Fidelity's Asset Allocation Research Team (AART) examines major themes in global financial markets and presents its investment outlook in this quarterly market update.
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Weekly Fixed Income Commentary - Risk-on market tone boosts Treasury yields
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U.S. Treasury yields rose last week, led by 10- and 30-year maturities. Investors grew more optimistic about prospects for global growth, causing yields to rise and the yield curve to steepen. Favorable economic data in China pushed rates higher in overnight trading sessions Monday and Wednesday. Market expectations for a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in 2019 fell steadily last week.