Market Trends & Outlook

Hedged Portfolios and Careful Stock Selection are Key in Pandemic Environment

How does the stock market stack up in this recession compared to previous recessions, and what do forward price/earnings ratios (PE) and interest rates tell us?

Hedged Portfolios and Careful Stock Selection are Key in Pandemic Environment

How does the stock market stack up in this recession compared to previous recessions, and what do forward price/earnings ratios (PE) and interest rates tell us?

Global Manager discusses lasting economic and business ramifications post pandemic

We believe there will be long-lasting economic and business ramifications long after the Covid-19 pandemic is resolved. Along the way governments will be on the hook for massive amounts of stimulus dollars to keep their economies running and in global financial markets, there will be companies and sectors that benefit and those who are adversely impacted by the deadly virus.

Explaining to Clients Why Chasing the S&P 500 May Not Work in the 2020’s

This past decade has been a tremendous run for the S&P 500, remarkably like the path of U.S. equities in the 1990’s. When looking at the other major asset classes, however, the 2010’s have not been nearly as exciting.

Explaining to Clients Why Chasing the S&P 500 May Not Work in the 2020’s

This past decade has been a tremendous run for the S&P 500, remarkably like the path of U.S. equities in the 1990’s. When looking at the other major asset classes, however, the 2010’s have not been nearly as exciting.

Learning from Past Market Correction Modes

Last month, I discussed how there are many similarities to 2007, with volatility and bond prices moving together. Couple some economic data like housing permit growth, PE for stocks, a rally in gold, and household debt all looking like 2007 numbers with volatility and bonds looking like investors are getting ready to head for the hills in the stock market, and the backdrop looks like a recession was imminent.

Learning from Past Market Correction Modes

Last month, I discussed how there are many similarities to 2007, with volatility and bond prices moving together. Couple some economic data like housing permit growth, PE for stocks, a rally in gold, and household debt all looking like 2007 numbers with volatility and bonds looking like investors are getting ready to head for the hills in the stock market, and the backdrop looks like a recession was imminent.

Perspectives on the Coronavirus for Financial Professionals

It’s no secret that the coronavirus (COVID-19), which started in China and has now spread to other nations including the U.S., is negatively impacting...

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