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FAQ: What are your thoughts on low and negative interest rates?
November 15, 2019 | Market Commentary
What does a negative interest rate mean? Jeff Ingraham expands on the reasoning behind current low and negative interest rate environments, and how to find possible opportunities for investment.
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All AudiencesExponential Growth, Exponential Opportunity
October 30, 2019 | Investment Themes
The information age is upon us. Rapid advances in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and more are just beginning to transform our lives and our economies. Supporting all these technologies is an ever-increasing demand on our hardware and capabilities. Every iPhone upgrade, wireless tower, …
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All Audiences3 Health Care Stocks We Like Today
October 18, 2019 | Investment Themes
It’s no secret that health care is pricier than ever. If you haven’t seen the headlines, you’ve likely felt the impact on your own wallet. With an aging population and the rising prevalence of chronic disease, this upward trajectory is expected to continue. According to Deloitte, the growth …
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Power of AI
September 30, 2019 | Investment Themes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of technology today. As companies advance existing innovations and create new ones, AI will play an increasing role in fueling economic growth. In a recent report, consulting firm McKinsey found that AI could potentially add $13 trillion of …
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All AudiencesImplications of the Saudi Oil Attack
September 17, 2019 | Market Commentary
Oil prices rose double digits yesterday as a series of drone attacks over the weekend knocked out approximately half of all Saudi Arabian crude production. The massive move in crude oil futures became the largest single day rise since 1988, with Brent crude rising nearly 15% on Monday. The drone …
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There is No Alternative
September 12, 2019 | Market Commentary
2019 has been a strong year for the stock market. US equities are trading near all-time highs, with healthy year-to-date gains both at home and abroad. At the same time that stock markets are hitting new highs, interest rates have been falling to new lows. After starting the year at 2.69%, the …
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What Falling Interest Rates Mean to You
August 27, 2019 | Market Commentary
Interest rates are fundamental to investing. The income you earn in a savings account, the interest you pay on your mortgage, and the yield you earn on a bond are all determined by underlying interest rates in the economy. Over the past six months, those rates have fallen significantly, …
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All AudiencesMarket Falls on Recession Fears
August 15, 2019 | Market Commentary
Yesterday, the US stock market suffered one of its worst selloffs of the year. The S&P 500 fell 2.9% as investor fears for an upcoming recession intensified. The market decline was sparked by an ominous sign in the bond market. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell below the yield on the 2- …
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All AudiencesThe Tourism Trend
August 12, 2019 | Investment Themes
As summer continues on, vacation season is in full swing. If you plan on hitting the road (or air, or water) this summer, you’re in good company. The global tourism industry has grown consistently over the past few decades and shows no sign of slowing down. As disposable incomes rise and …
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All AudiencesMind the Gap: Assessing the Federal Deficit
July 30, 2019 | Market Commentary
At Manning & Napier, we love hearing from you and are always here to answer your questions. One frequently asked question over the past several years pertains to the economic impact of the federal deficit. Even as other topics have dominated the headlines, the quietly ballooning deficit has …
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