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CIFC Releases New Whitepaper: How to Explain CLOs to your Clients

There has been much written recently concerning the topic of CLOs. Many of these writings are bearish with some even predicting financial Armageddon.

CIFC Releases New Whitepaper: How to Explain CLOs to your Clients

There has been much written recently concerning the topic of CLOs. Many of these writings are bearish with some even predicting financial Armageddon.

The Bullish Test Comes as Earnings Season Begins

Over the last few weeks, we have noted the continuing consolidation of the market since the June peak. When markets are overbought short-term, that condition is resolved through a correction or consolidation process. Such is what occurred during the last part of June and completed last week.

The Bullish Test Comes as Earnings Season Begins

Over the last few weeks, we have noted the continuing consolidation of the market since the June peak. When markets are overbought short-term, that condition is resolved through a correction or consolidation process. Such is what occurred during the last part of June and completed last week.

The Fed Has Inflated Another Asset Bubble

It didn’t take long. Over the last several years, we have discussed the risk of excessive monetary policy inflating a bubble in a variety of assets from debt, to real estate, to stocks.

The Fed Has Inflated Another Asset Bubble

It didn’t take long. Over the last several years, we have discussed the risk of excessive monetary policy inflating a bubble in a variety of assets from debt, to real estate, to stocks.

Retail Sales Bounce, But Consumers Are Tapped Out

Despite the bounce in retail sales, there will still be no “V-shaped” recovery.

Retail Sales Bounce, But Consumers Are Tapped Out

Despite the bounce in retail sales, there will still be no “V-shaped” recovery.

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