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Deciphering the Fed’s policy picture

May 04, 2023 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

With a paint-by-numbers policy decision, the Fed missed an opportunity to express itself more freely. And the market reaction this week reflects that.

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The Meh-conomy & Matterhorn-sized risks: 12 themes for a fragmented world

January 23, 2023 |John Stackhouse

The skies above Davos were unusually cloudy during the World Economic Forum. The annual winter gathering, on the other hand, had unusual bursts of sun.

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As the U.S. hits the debt ceiling, what’s next for financial markets?

January 20, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

While a U.S. default is exceedingly unlikely, what are the costs of political brinkmanship for global financial markets?

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What’s ahead for investors as economic trends change in 2023?

January 12, 2023 |Joseph Wu, CFA

As economic trends shift, we believe 2023 will be characterized by continued volatility and in some cases, periods of risk-on market action.

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