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Markets & Economy » An Update on the Coronavirus and Markets
February 24, 2020 | Market Commentary
The Coronavirus outbreak spread beyond the Middle East and Asia this weekend, rekindling fears of a global pandemic and roiling international financial markets. Reports of new cases surged in South Korea, Iran, and northern Italy as the global total of reported cases approaches 100,000. …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » FAQ: What is your outlook for the trade war with China?
November 15, 2019 | Market Commentary
What impact is the trade war having on the markets? In this video, Jeff Ingraham discusses the dual impact of the U.S.-China trade war on both businesses and consumers, and his view on the possibility of an eventual resolution.
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All AudiencesLibrary » Fourth Quarter 2019 International Perspective
October 21, 2019 | Market Commentary
Quarterly Market Review International equities gave back a small bit of year-to-date gains during the third quarter as economic and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on risk taking. Declines in developed market equities were even slighter than the broad market, whereas emerging markets …
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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 » Finding Opportunity Amid Trade Turmoil
May 08, 2019 | Market Commentary
After a few months of relative calm, fears surrounding the US-China trade war surprised markets early this week. What happened President Trump sent out two tweets over the weekend that relit the trade war with China and sparked fresh investor consternation over the trade dispute. Mid-day …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » The Road Ahead for Electric Vehicles
May 16, 2018 | Investment Themes
Part One of a Two-Part Series It may come as a surprise, but electric vehicles (EV) were first introduced nearly 200 years ago. These were small-scale electric cars, and not until around the 1870s were more practical electric cars made available. While EVs quickly gained in popularity, the …
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All AudiencesLibrary » May 2018 Perspective
May 02, 2018 | Market Commentary
Treasury Yields Hit Four-Year High The 10-Year US Treasury yield rose above 3% in April for the first time since the so-called ‘Taper Tantrum’ of 2013. The measure is a key benchmark influencing borrowing costs throughout the economy and has brought rising rate concerns to the forefront of …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Five Things to Know About US-China Trade
April 30, 2018 | Market Commentary
Simmering trade tensions have captured investors’ attention in recent weeks as President Trump takes aim at what he sees as a highly problematic trade deficit between the US and China. The White House has ratcheted up pressure on the bilateral trade relationship by announcing significant …
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All AudiencesLibrary » First Quarter 2018 International Perspective
April 24, 2018 | Market Commentary
Quarterly Market Review Following last year’s relative tranquility, global equity market volatility picked up during the first quarter of 2018. Market gyrations first materialized in early February, driven by an increase in reported wages for US workers that came in well above consensus …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » Escalating Risks of Protectionism and Tariffs
March 22, 2018 | Market Commentary
In a recent post, we discussed some of the sector implications that could result from recently enacted steel and aluminum tariffs. Here, we explore the potential second-order effects that a protectionist trade policy can have—both on the US, and on the broader global economy. For the first …
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