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October 18, 2021 | Market Commentary
September has historically been the worst month for equities, and this year has proved no different. What was a calm start to the year has turned a bit choppy of late, with a whole host of risks now weighing on financial markets. While some issues such as the debt ceiling seem to be resolving …
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All AudiencesJuly 22, 2021 | Financial Planning
In this webinar, our experts discussed the roaring economic recovery, where we think markets are heading next, and how inflation can impact your portfolio, your plan, and more. You may also be interested in our Mid-Year Outlook, where Ebrahim Busheri, Director of Investments, …
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All AudiencesJuly 01, 2021 | Market Commentary
A Relentless Bull Run The US stock market ended June near all-time highs, building on its gains from earlier this year and further extending the remarkable, post-COVID market rally. Tech led the charge as investors rotated away from cyclical-type names that were economic reopening beneficiaries, …
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All AudiencesJune 22, 2021 | Market Commentary
The pressure was building for years, and the global pandemic struck the match. The US housing market is on fire. Residential homes are going for 10, 20, and even 30 percent or more over list price. There are stories of open houses so full there’s no room to move, and anecdotes of bidding wars …
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All AudiencesJune 04, 2021 | Market Commentary
Executive Summary Inflation is rising, and we expect it to continue rising in the near-term We believe these above-trend price increases will be relatively short-lived as the economy works through a variety of transitory issues Long-term structural forces should continue to keep …
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All AudiencesJune 02, 2021 | Market Commentary
Watching the Inflation Curve US stock and bond market performances were relatively flat for the month of May. While it may seem like it was a quiet month in the aggregate, there were a few moments of volatility throughout the period. In mid-May, the US Consumer Price Index for April rose by its …
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All AudiencesOctober 01, 2018 | Market Commentary
Rising Risks Demand Change US stocks remained near all-time highs during September as the market shrugged off rising global risks that continued to escalate. Worsening threats to financial markets include a full-blown trade war developing, China slowing more than expected, and political …
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All AudiencesJune 28, 2018 | Market Commentary
Gradual economic progress since the financial crisis has eventually brought the US to more firm footing. Labor markets have strengthened, capital spending and business investment are more robust, overall economic activity has improved, and inflationary pressures are building. Concurrently, the …
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All AudiencesMay 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 AudiencesApril 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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