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Don’t Rule Out That Raise
November 09, 2017 | Market Commentary
As Federal Reserve policymakers move further along on plans for monetary policy normalization, they will look to key inflation indicators in deciding the appropriate pace of tightening. One of those key indicators, wage growth, has been disappointingly modest over the course of the current …
Monthly Outlook - November
November 06, 2017 | Market Commentary
We discuss the new Federal Reserve chair, U.S. economic growth, and more in our Monthly Outlook Update video for November. Read our November Perspective for a more thorough summary of the current market environment.
FAQs: Current Environment and Recent Events – What Does it Mean to Investors?
October 26, 2017 | Market Commentary
With the U.S. stock market reaching new highs, uncertainty surrounding policy implementation, and a series of natural disasters, we’ve recently received a number of questions on potential impacts to the economy and investors. In the below Q&A we answer your most frequently asked questions on …
Retail Closures on Record Pace
October 12, 2017 | Market Commentary
The state of U.S. retailing continues to dominate headlines in 2017 as retailers grapple with the ramifications of a rapidly changing industry. It has become commonplace to hear of retailer plans to shutter or aggressively scale-back on brick-and-mortar locations.
Monthly Outlook - October
October 09, 2017 | Market Commentary
What will quantitative tightening mean for the U.S. economy? We discuss in our new video.
Auto Loans are Starting to Rev Up
September 28, 2017 | Market Commentary
U.S. auto debt swelled to a record high $1.2 trillion at the end of the second quarter. This is the 25th consecutive quarter of auto loan growth, with the total outstanding balance now up 70% from a post-crisis low of $700 million in 2010. The surge in auto loans is a growing burden that we are …
Europe Q&A with Jeff Donlon
September 25, 2017 | Market Commentary
European markets have been under pressure in recent years. However, the tide is turning for Europe and European equities given the current economic landscape, presenting an attractive opportunity for investors. Jeff Donlon, CFA, Managing Director of Manning & Napier’s Global Strategies Group, …
The True Cost of Higher Education
September 20, 2017 | Market Commentary
Student loan debt is a $1.3 trillion problem in the United States, and it’s showing few signs of slowing down. On average, borrowers owe a staggering 70% more upon graduation than their predecessors just a decade ago. Student debt now has a higher rate of delinquency than any other type of …
The Consumer Debt Burden [Infographic]
September 14, 2017 | Market Commentary
U.S. household debt has surpassed previous peak credit bubble levels. Check out our new infographic on proliferating consumer debt.
Economic Recovery from a Natural Disaster
September 12, 2017 | Market Commentary
With Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hitting the sun belt of the United States, natural disasters are taking a devastating toll on life and property. Our hearts go out to all those affected. In this post, we explore the economic effects of natural disasters. Natural disasters of this scale are …