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May 2025 · In the Loop
U.S. economy at a crossroads: Inflation, trade realignment, and the road ahead
Fiscal stimulus should be supportive, but inflation and trade uncertainties remain key risks.
May 2025 · Monthly Market Playbook
Are U.S. Treasuries still a shelter from recession?
Tariffs and Fed policy uncertainty have undermined the traditional role of U.S.Treasuries.
Apr 2025 · In the Loop
Tariffs create uneven outcomes, but they can also present opportunities
Tariffs create uneven outcomes, but policy changes present opportunities for active managers.
Apr 2025 · From the Field
Five rules for investing in volatile times
What past crises can teach us about investing during market stress
Apr 2025 · From the Field
The losers and (relative) winners of Trump’s shapeshifting tariff war
The proposed levies will hit hard if imposed after the 90-day pause
Apr 2025 · In the Loop
What’s behind the U.S. Treasury market’s roller coaster ride?
Abrupt moves in the wake of the tariff announcement garner significant attention.
Apr 2025 · In the Loop
Stay invested: The cost of cashing out during a market sell-off
Market timing can lead to missed rallies and lower returns. Stay invested for long-term growth.
Apr 2025 · From the Field
What tariffs could mean for your wealth
The “Liberation Day” announcements have unleashed a maelstrom.
Apr 2025 · In the Loop
Trump’s tariffs: More detail, less certainty
Economic pain eventually could lead to tariff relief, but a return to normal seems unlikely.
Apr 2025 · Monthly Market Playbook
Tariffs: What investors need to know
Explore the potential effects of expanded tariffs on U.S. and global markets.
Feb 2025 · From the Field
Trump’s tariffs: More bite than bark?
The view that tariffs would have little long-term impact on asset prices is likely to be mistaken.
Feb 2025 · From the Field
Trump’s tariffs are a wild card for the global economy
Trade wars do not produce winners.
Jan 2025 · From the Field
Three important insights from 2024
Three investment trends from 2024 could continue to influence capital market behavior in 2025.
Dec 2024 · From the Field
China’s policy pivot marks a turning point in the economic cycle
A policy pivot from risk control to growth support suggests a more favorable environment for growth and business.
Dec 2024 · From the Field
What will a second Trump presidency mean for markets?
Markets appear optimistic about another Trump presidency. But inflation could spoil the party.
Nov 2024 · On the Horizon
U.S. exceptionalism has not run out of steam
The ingredients are there for another year of robust growth.
Nov 2024 · On the Horizon
Mapping the path from slowdown to recovery
The world is transitioning to manufacturing-led growth.
Nov 2024 · From the Field
Will Fed rate cuts translate into a strong U.S. economy?
Investors may need to temper their expectations for the Fed to boost U.S. growth in 2025.
Nov 2024 · In the Loop
What Trump’s win means for policy, the economy, and markets
Extending tax cuts and an assertive approach on trade policy likely to be areas of focus.
Oct 2024 · In the Loop
Three policy developments to watch after U.S. election
The postelection shift from campaigning to governing can create uncertainty for markets.
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