China’s next act in a changing economic order

August 14, 2023 |Jasmine Duan

As nations move away from the post-Cold War period of intense globalization, how will the world’s manufacturing powerhouse adapt to the new economic paradigm?

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Are low bank valuations a reason to buy the sector?

Are low bank valuations a reason to buy the sector?

July 20, 2023 |Frédérique Carrier

As valuations have become compelling, is now the time for investors to add bank exposure to portfolios?

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Adding some perspective to the stock market rally

July 13, 2023 |Kelly Bogdanova

There are signs the U.S. equity rally should have some staying power. Still, uncertainties remain from the earnings picture.

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Recession or not, perspective is called for

June 30, 2023 |The Global Portfolio Advisory Committee

Our Midyear Outlook argues for patience while financial markets work through persistent challenges.

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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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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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Does slowing growth have a silver lining for fixed income investors?

June 30, 2022 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

It’s important to consider secondary impacts of slowing growth, and we look at how investors may see positives in today’s economic backdrop.

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Audio commentary: The 2022 Midyear Outlook

June 30, 2022 |Janet Engels, Thomas Garretson & Tylar Lunke

After a volatile first half of 2022 marked by surging inflation and uncertain economic conditions, what’s in store for rates, the Fed, and markets?

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Putting a price on carbon emissions

November 02, 2021 |Frédérique Carrier

More countries are making the pricing of carbon emissions mandatory, via cap-and-trade rules or a tax. How should investors view this new expense?

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