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Theresa May Loses Parliamentary Majority
June 09, 2017 | Market Commentary
In April, British Prime Minister Theresa May called for a snap election to be held June 8 in an effort to consolidate power and strengthen her Brexit negotiating position against the European Union. The results of the General Election are in, and the UK Conservative Party—led by PM May—has lost …
Three Reasons to Invest in International Small Cap Equities
June 08, 2017 | Investment Themes
Small, well-run companies exist all over the world providing investors with dynamic growth potential and attractive investment opportunities. Despite this, international small cap equities remain underinvested and largely overlooked by investors.
Monthly Outlook - June
June 06, 2017 | Market Commentary
Despite optimism, U.S. economic growth has remained slow. What needs to happen to create meaningful change? We discuss this and more in our Monthly Outlook Update for June. Read our June Perspective for a more thorough summary of the current market environment.
Campaign Promises and Political Reality
June 01, 2017 | Market Commentary
President Donald Trump won the presidency with a platform focused in part on bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States, promising to usher in a new “Industrial Revolution.” In 2016, manufacturing accounted for approximately 12% of U.S. GDP, or about $2 trillion. Despite its …
Rising Investor Sentiment May Mean Little for the Economy
May 24, 2017 | Market Commentary
The post-election confidence boom that drove fresh market highs appears to be waning. Confidence-driven trades swing both ways, and should optimism fully revert, we could see increased short-term volatility. At these market levels, we believe it is critical that investors avoid chasing returns …
The Fate of Cash and the Growth of the Digital Wallet
May 08, 2017 | Investment Themes
There’s been a lot of excitement around the digital wallet. Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Wallet, Visa Checkout, Masterpass, Chase Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and SnapCash have all shared in the headlines, but while the move to mobile is real, how to invest in the transition away from cash might be …
Monthly Outlook - May
May 05, 2017 | Market Commentary
We consider how European politics, the Fed, and tax reform will affect the markets in our new Monthly Outlook video. Read our May Perspective for a more thorough summary of the current market environment.
The First 100 Days, an Investor’s Perspective
May 01, 2017 | Market Commentary
Markets rode a roller coaster during President Trump’s first 100 days in office. Upon inauguration, confidence hovered near its post-recession peak and continued to grow upbeat. This helped support markets, which hit all-time highs shortly following the president’s well-received Congressional …
Theresa May Calls for Snap Election
April 19, 2017 | International Markets
On Tuesday, British Prime Minister Theresa May called for a snap election on June 8, hoping to consolidate power and strengthen her Brexit negotiating position against the European Union. PM May is currently an unelected leader, appointed to the role in an internal, Conservative party …
Monthly Outlook - April
April 05, 2017 | Market Commentary
Our monthly outlook video includes our perspective on interest rates, consumer sentiment, politics, and more. Read our April Perspective for a more thorough summary of the current market environment.
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