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Economic Flash: Preparing for a Year of Transition
January 5, 2022
Economic Flash: Preparing for a Year of Transition
Environmental and social sustainability is a secular trend we believe will offer investors increasing opportunities to participate in growing market segments while potentially
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Video: Economic Flash December 2021
December 7, 2021
Video: Economic Flash December 2021
Risk management into 2022 should include a possible policy mistake by the Fed. By David Baker, Senior Director, Investment Research.
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Economic Flash: A Worrisome End to the Year
December 6, 2021
Economic Flash: A Worrisome End to the Year
The most serious risk to markets and the economy now is the Fed’s reaction to inflation. Consequently, we are assessing equity risk and allocation in portfolios.
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Video: Economic Flash November 2021
November 4, 2021
Video: Economic Flash November 2021
After a spectacular October, here’s what concerns us as we close out the year. By David Baker, Senior Director, Investment Research.
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Economic Flash: Slower Growth, Higher Inflation
November 3, 2021
Economic Flash: Slower Growth, Higher Inflation
Private market investments have seen tremendous interest in the past year as public markets hit new highs. Beware a record level of “dry powder” chasing fewer opportunitie
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Video: Economic Flash October 2021
October 6, 2021
Video: Economic Flash October 2021
Why the market seems to be getting cold feet as year-end draws closer. By David Baker, Senior Director, Investment Research.
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Economic Flash: Autumn Brings a Market Chill
October 6, 2021
Economic Flash: Autumn Brings a Market Chill
Accelerated inflation, rising interest rates, and supply chain disruptions are all risks we’ve identified previously, with the now familiar debt-ceiling negotiation recently
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Video: Economic Flash September 2021
September 2, 2021
Video: Economic Flash September 2021
We’re doing something quite simple to reduce risk after the market’s fast and furious rise. By David Baker, Senior Director, Investment Research.
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Economic Flash: Too Far, Too Fast? Getting Back in Balance
September 2, 2021
Economic Flash: Too Far, Too Fast? Getting Back in Balance
Given strong equity performance so far in 2021 and over the last few years, equity allocations in many portfolios are above long-term targets. On a client-by-client basis, we