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Markets & Economy » Implications 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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Markets & Economy » 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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All AudiencesLibrary » September 2019 Perspective
September 04, 2019 | Market Commentary
Bonds Take Center Stage Fixed income markets stole the show as bond yields sharply and steadily fell all throughout the month. In August, the yield on the US 10-Year Treasury note collapsed 52 basis points (one basis point is 0.01%), sinking from 2.02% to 1.51%. August’s ferocious bond buying …
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All AudiencesFinancial Planning » Webinar: College 101 - Focus on Finances
August 28, 2019 | Financial Planning
Navigating the college application process can be a challenge – especially when it comes to finances. How do you know if you’re eligible for student aid? What’s the difference between scholarships and grants? How do you save and pay for college? What are the …
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Markets & Economy » 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 AudiencesEndowments & Foundations » Tapping into the Great Wealth Transfer
August 22, 2019 | Fundraising
It is estimated that over the next 10 years, nearly $9 trillion will transfer from one generation to the next, but the so-called “great wealth transfer” doesn’t stop there. Over the next 50 years, a staggering $97 trillion is expected to transfer across generations. Numbers like these are a huge …
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Library » Special Report: China And The Potential For Currency Devaluation
August 15, 2019 | Market Commentary
Please note that events are unfolding quickly, for our latest thoughts subscribe to our blog. In this special report, we provide a deep dive in China’s potential for currency devaluation and potential challenges they may face in wielding it as a weapon. We will also give a general overview of …
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InstitutionsMarkets & Economy » Market 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 AudiencesMarkets & Economy » The 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 AudiencesLibrary » August 2019 Perspective
August 05, 2019 | Market Commentary
On July 31, the Fed elected to lower its policy interest rate by 25 basis points (or 0.25%) to a range of 2.00% to 2.25%. This was the first time the Fed has lowered interest rates since the financial crisis began over a decade ago.
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