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Three Ways Investors Can Capitalize on Election-Driven Rate Volatility

Investors in US fixed-income markets may want to strike while the iron is hot.

Gershon Distenfeld, Fahd Malik, Monika Carlson | 25 November 2024
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Calculated Risk Management
Strategy, Tools and Culture for Equity Portfolios

Investors need a better grasp of risk-management tools to gauge a portfolio’s strategic resilience in a rapidly changing world.

Nelson Yu, Jonathan Berkow | 21 June 2024
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Could Falling US Rates Elevate Emerging-Market Returns?

This may be the right time for multi-asset investors to consider emerging-market assets.

02 February 2024
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Multi-Asset Investing in a Post-Peak Rate Climate

Rate cuts don’t happen in a vacuum—staying nimble with asset allocation can help investors adapt.

Sharat Kotikalpudi | 18 January 2024
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Fixed-Income Outlook 2024: Bonds Roar Back

The tide has turned for bonds. Here’s what we think is in store for 2024.

Scott DiMaggio | 02 January 2024
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The Global Economy: Soft Landing in Store—but Still a Landing

Despite a range of shocks, the global economy stayed resilient throughout 2023. What course will it take in 2024?

Eric Winograd | 12 December 2023
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Ripped from the Headlines
Key Investment Storylines for 2024

Investors are entering the new year with many concerns about macroeconomic conditions and market volatility. The heads of our fixed-income, equities and alternatives businesses lay out some of the key investment storylines to watch in 2024.

Scott DiMaggio, Gershon Distenfeld, Christopher Hogbin, Nelson Yu, Matthew Bass | 12 December 2023
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Is Equity Risk Worth the Reward in a World of Higher Bond Yields?

Equities have an important role to play in a diversified allocation today, to help hedge against inflation and to navigate a lower-growth environment.

Robert Milano, Walt Czaicki, David Wong | 27 November 2023
US Equities: Which Stocks Have Outperformed in a Weaker Market?

Not all stocks have behaved the same in the US market in recent months. Quality and defensive equities deserve a closer look.

07 November 2023
4Q:2023 Capital Markets Outlook Video

As we close the book on 2023, the theme of “resistance” should transition to “normalization.” Despite a challenging second half of the year, our assessment of the capital-markets landscape still shows opportunities in the stock and bond markets.

Walt Czaicki | 02 November 2023
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What Will Stop the Sell-off? Putting the Brakes on Treasury Yields

The 10-year US Treasury yield has climbed ever higher in recent weeks. Technical conditions are in the driver’s seat for now, but fundamentals should prevail over time.

AJ Rivers, Matthew Scott | 06 October 2023
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Finding Balance in US Equities as Macro Threats Mount

In a market burdened by uncertainties, a flexible approach can help equity investors strike the right balance between short-term risks and long-term opportunities.

Kurt Feuerman, Anthony Nappo | 05 October 2023
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US Government Shutdown Averted. Now What?

The US government has avoided a shutdown, but changing the fiscal trajectory requires tackling a sizable budget deficit, so fiscal policy should remain a friction point for the economy and markets.

Eric Winograd | 06 October 2023