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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 » The Fed Has Its Work "Cut" Out
June 19, 2019 | Market Commentary
The Federal Reserve is meeting today, amid widely-held expectations that they will be cutting interest rates over the next 12-18 months. Typically, the Fed lowers rates to spur growth in the face of a slowdown. In fact, it has been more than 20 years since they have cut rates outside of what …
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » When an Investment is Too Hot to Handle
May 20, 2019 | Investment Themes
For a moment, it seemed like bitcoin was on every investor’s mind. The cryptocurrency rose more than 13x in 2017. It catapulted into public consciousness, but has since dropped precipitously. Even with a jump in early April, bitcoin is still trading at around $5,000 – down ~75% from a peak of …
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Library » Big Changes Coming At the Federal Reserve
April 01, 2019 | Market Commentary
Heading into the fourth quarter of 2018, the Federal Reserve (Fed) had just finished raising rates for the eighth time since 2016 and signaled a willingness to raise rates three more times in 2019.
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All AudiencesMarkets & Economy » The Economic Impact of Immigration
March 11, 2019 | Market Commentary
From Pennsylvania Avenue to Main Street, immigration is a hot topic. It is a multifaceted issue with economic, legal, and political ramifications. But for investors, what have the 28 million immigrants working in the US really meant for the economy and labor markets? Let’s take a look. …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Webinar: Reassessing the Cycle
March 22, 2018 | Market Commentary
The Disciplined Value Team puts recent market volatility in perspective, provides an update on the economy and equity markets, and offers their insight on what investors may encounter going forward. They also discuss company specific characteristics to look for at this point in …
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Financial AdvisorsMarkets & Economy » President Trump Approves Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
March 09, 2018 | Market Commentary
Last week, President Trump announced new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports that have the potential to roil markets and impact trade relations with key allies and trading partners. The controversial tariffs, 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum, were formally approved on March 8 with few notable …
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All AudiencesLibrary » Webinar: Business Cycles & Market Status
September 28, 2017 | Market Commentary
How are current events, such as natural disasters, affecting the economy and markets? How much does the business cycle factor in? We discuss current topics of interest, as well as assess the current market backdrop and its potential impact on asset allocation decisions.
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