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Finding Investment Opportunities as U.S. Mortgage Debt Surpasses 2008 Peak

While the risk of another consumer credit meltdown might be rising, the structure of the consumer credit market, particularly with respect to residential mortgage backed securities (RMBS), is fundamentally less vulnerable than it was in the 2005-2008 period.

Bond Buyers Should Buy Pipeline Stocks

Yields on McDonalds’ Euro-denominated bonds recently joined European sovereign debt in negative territory. It’s a headline writers dream (juicy burgers, not yields…customers and investors...

Trade Wars: End in Sight

Last week’s fears of global recession herald the late stages of Trump’s trade war. It’s already possible to see the outlines of a triumphant...

Art of the Tariff

Yesterday’s White House announcement that newly imposed tariffs on Chinese goods would be delayed three months sent stocks higher. The trade dispute hasn’t hurt...

Protecting Intellectual Property is Key to Trade War Resolution

News related to progress (or rather lack thereof) on the trade front with China has moved the financial markets year-to-date and for a good portion of last year.

Protecting Intellectual Property is Key to Trade War Resolution

News related to progress (or rather lack thereof) on the trade front with China has moved the financial markets year-to-date and for a good portion of last year.

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