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  1. Special Episode: The Curious Case of Norway, EVs and Oil

    2 september 2021 · 8 min

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    Norway has made great strides in electric vehicle adoption over the last decade, so why has its oil consumption remained largely unchanged?

  2. Matt Hornbach: Treasuries, Tapering and Tightening

    31 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    After last week’s Jackson Hole Symposium, markets cheered Fed Powell’s implied messaging on the pace of rate hikes. Did markets read it right?

  3. Mike Wilson: So, What’s the Story?

    31 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    Although a key component of investing is getting the narrative right, perhaps a bigger component is knowing when the narrative could change.

  4. Andrew Sheets: Singapore Offers an Alternative to U.S. Equities

    27 augustus 2021 · 3 min

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    In a world where U.S. equities are currently less attractive, investors need options for places to put their money — this is one.

  5. Special Episode: Is This the Moneyball Approach to Corporate Bonds?

    26 augustus 2021 · 8 min

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    Equity investors have applied factor-driven strategies for years, but the approach has seen slow adoption in bond markets. Here’s why that may be changing.

  6. Michael Zezas: Never a Dull Moment in the Political Economy?

    25 augustus 2021 · 3 min

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    For investors, U.S. fiscal policy, tax increases and U.S.-China relations are three key items to watch as we head toward fall. We outline potential outcomes.

  7. Adam Jonas: Space Investing - Ready for Takeoff?

    24 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    Recent developments in space travel may be setting the stage for a striking new era of tech investment. Are investors paying attention?

  8. Mike Wilson: The U.S. Consumer Takes a Break

    23 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    An old adage says 'never bet against the US consumer's willingness to spend,' but new data on demand and consumption may say otherwise.

  9. Andrew Sheets: For Markets, What Lies Beneath?

    20 augustus 2021 · 3 min

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    Despite a fair amount of uncertainty, global stock prices have continued to march higher. But under the surface, markets have become a bit more discerning.

  10. Special Episode: Kids, COVID, and the Return to School

    20 augustus 2021 · 11 min

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    As back-to-school approaches, we take a close look at school safety, child case numbers amid Delta and the path ahead for vaccines for younger children.

  11. Michael Zezas: Deciphering the Infrastructure Chess Game

    18 augustus 2021 · 2 min

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    Last week, the U.S. Senate advanced both a budget blueprint and a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. What can investors expect from the House of Representatives?

  12. Graham Secker: Three Reasons European Equities Remain Strong

    17 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    Despite recent uncertainty caused by the Delta variant, regulatory changes and the potential for a stronger dollar, European Equities are showing renewed strength that could last to the end of the year.

  13. Mike Wilson: Navigating a Tricky Transition

    16 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    A strong second quarter earnings season wraps up this week, but lower than consensus earnings for next year and lower valuations could make the road ahead a bit bumpier.

  14. Andrew Sheets: A Good Time to Borrow?

    14 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    Across numerous metrics, the current environment may be an unusually good time to borrow money. What does this mean for equities, credit and government bonds?

  15. Special Episode: Unpacking the Appetite for Thematic Investing

    12 augustus 2021 · 7 min

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    Investor interest in thematic equity products such as ETFs has rapidly surged, particularly among tech themes. Why the momentum may only grow.

  16. Jonathan Garner: Demystifying China's Regulatory Reset

    11 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    On this episode, we examine how China’s regulatory reset on fintech, big tech, cryptocurrency and carbon emissions could affect China equities and business models.

  17. Michael Zezas: The Return of U.S.-China Trade Tensions?

    10 augustus 2021 · 3 min

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    Although the pandemic put U.S.-China trade tensions on a low simmer, several catalysts could now turn up the heat. Three takeaways for investors.

  18. Mike Wilson: Could Upbeat Jobs Data Actually Weigh on Stocks?

    9 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    July’s strong labor market report suggests the Fed may be behind the curve on monetary policy— and markets could soon start to notice.

  19. Andrew Sheets: It Is Time to Worry about the Growth Outlook?

    6 augustus 2021 · 3 min

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    The Delta variant, slow progress on U.S. infrastructure and some recent disappointing data have markets worried about the economic recovery. Here’s another view.

  20. Martijn Rats: Do Equities Markets Believe the Price of Oil?

    5 augustus 2021 · 3 min

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    Are current oil prices sustainable? Although oil prices have rallied sharply over the last year, the performance of oil equities has been modest by comparison.

  21. Michael Zezas: The Long and Winding Fiscal Road

    4 augustus 2021 · 3 min

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    The U.S. infrastructure bill is just the start of a larger fiscal process through year-end that may bring above average growth and higher U.S. Treasury yields.

  22. Matt Hornbach: Are U.S. Treasuries Like Used Cars?

    3 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    Falling Treasury yields have investors wondering whether prices will keep rising. But some insight could be gained from the trajectory of U.S. auto prices.

  23. Mike Wilson: The Inevitable Removal of Policy Support

    3 augustus 2021 · 4 min

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    As a strong earnings season wraps up, pressure is mounting on the Fed to reduce its current level of emergency monetary support. What will this mean for stocks?

  24. Special Episode, Part 2: Digging Deeper into Delta

    31 juli 2021 · 8 min

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    On this episode we continue our close look at the COVID-19 Delta variant including boosters, the outlook for fall/winter and the impact on markets.

  25. Special Episode: Digging Deeper into the Delta Variant

    30 juli 2021 · 10 min

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    On this episode, we take a closer look at the Delta variant including infectiousness, possibilities of mutation, and whether we’re stuck with COVID-19 long-term.

  26. Michael Zezas: U.S. Infrastructure - Deal or No Deal?

    28 juli 2021 · 2 min

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    Investors have been closely watching headlines on the bipartisan infrastructure plan, but for markets, what may matter most is the broader fiscal policy plan.

  27. Mike Wilson: The Last Phase of Mid-Cycle

    27 juli 2021 · 4 min

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    U.S. equity markets have transitioned through three of four typical changes associated with a mid-cycle transition. But the next, final phase—Fed tightening—may have the most impact.

  28. Chetan Ahya: Will a Debt Hangover Hamper Recovery?

    26 juli 2021 · 4 min

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    How can governments worldwide manage the historically high debt incurred in response to the COVID-19 crisis? The answer may be a bit counterintuitive.

  29. Michael Zezas: The Debt Ceiling - Here We Go Again?

    23 juli 2021 · 2 min

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    The Congressional debate over raising the “debt ceiling”—the total amount of money that the U.S. is authorized to borrow—has begun again. Should investors be concerned?

  30. Special Episode: So How Healthy Is the U.S. Consumer?

    23 juli 2021 · 11 min

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    Consumer spending has an outsized impact on U.S. economic growth, representing 70% of the economy. We take a deep dive into savings, spending and the labor market.

  31. Special Encore: Viruses, Variants and Vaccines - What’s Next?

    22 juli 2021 · 10 min

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    Original Release on June 24th, 2021: Although the darkest days of COVID-19 are hopefully behind us, new variants, vaccine distribution issues and uncertainty about winter still remain key issues.

  32. Andrew Sheets: A Closer Look at Yesterday’s Market Drop

    20 juli 2021 · 3 min

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    A popular read on yesterday’s drop in stocks and bond yields is concern over the COVID Delta variant and global growth. But that analysis may only be part of the story.

  33. Special Episode: Bond Markets React to Delta Variant Worries

    20 juli 2021 · 7 min

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    On this special edition of the podcast, we examine the path ahead for fixed income and the dollar amid increased concern over the COVID-19 Delta variant and economic growth.

  34. Andrew Sheets: The Complicated Portrait of Retail Investing

    16 juli 2021 · 4 min

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    Over the last 18 months, individual investor activity into single stocks has surged. But the bigger story may be the record amount of investment in ETFs.

  35. Jonathan Garner: 4 Concerns to Watch on Asia & EM Equities

    16 juli 2021 · 4 min

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    As the year began, there was a high degree of optimism that 2021 could be a great year for Asia & EM equities. But instead, Asian equities have lagged the U.S. and Europe. So what went wrong?

  36. Michael Zezas: The $4 Trillion-Dollar Question

    15 juli 2021 · 2 min

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    The U.S. could be gearing up to approve $4 trillion in new spending over the next 10 years. A look at what that could mean for GDP and Treasuries.

  37. Mike Wilson: Are U.S. Equities Markets Hunkering Down?

    13 juli 2021 · 3 min

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    Major U.S. indices may be climbing to all-time highs but broader weakness in individual stock prices could be sending investors a signal.

  38. Graham Secker: Is the Best of Europe's Equities Run Behind Us?

    13 juli 2021 · 3 min

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    After performing strongly for much of this year, European stocks have traded sideways over the last month. But a closer look at the data suggests an optimistic outlook.

  39. Andrew Sheets: What's Driving Global Equities Markets?

    9 juli 2021 · 3 min

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    Although a typical explanation for market strength has been the large amount of cash being pushed into markets from central banks and investors, it’s not the whole story.

  40. Michael Zezas: Something Special in the Air for Investors?

    8 juli 2021 · 2 min

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    Last week, U.S. air travel surpassed 2019 levels. And this recovery in demand may be an important story for both fixed income and equity investors to understand.

  41. Mike Wilson: Reopening Stocks Feel the Pinch

    8 juli 2021 · 4 min

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    Labor-intensive companies that should benefit from the reopening are feeling the pinch from rising wage costs. With growth stocks likely overbought, where do investors go from here?

  42. Special Episode: The Complex Outlook for U.S. Housing

    7 juli 2021 · 9 min

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    U.S. home price growth has been on a tear, but will affordability pressures begin weighing on home sales? The answer is a bit complicated.

  43. Andrew Sheets: 2021 - A Look Back, a Look Forward

    2 juli 2021 · 4 min

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    It's easy to forget just how different the world looked just six months ago. Does the renewed optimism suggest higher returns or just higher expectations?

  44. Chetan Ahya: Has the Tide Finally Turned on Wage Growth?

    1 juli 2021 · 4 min

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    Until recently, wages have been on a forty year decline, driving new calls for policymaker action. A look at the implications for GDP, inflation and income inequality.

  45. Special Episode: U.S. Infrastructure - What’s in the Price?

    1 juli 2021 · 5 min

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    Is U.S. infrastructure already priced into Treasury yields? The answer may lie with whether investors are accurately gauging the true size of the final package.

  46. Special Episode: The Red-Hot Return of Business Investment

    29 juni 2021 · 9 min

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    The robust return of business investment is set to be a key theme for investors. On this episode we examine the bullish outlook for communications equipment and infrastructure.

  47. Mike Wilson: A Growing Economy Leads to New Questions

    29 juni 2021 · 4 min

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    With the economic recovery in full bloom, companies and investors may now be faced with new questions around higher materials and labor costs.

  48. Special Episode, Part 2: Viruses, Variants and Vaccines

    26 juni 2021 · 10 min

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    Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets continues his conversation with Biotech Equity Analyst Matt Harrison on COVID-19 variants and the future of the health care industry.

  49. Special Episode: Viruses, Variants and Vaccines - What’s Next?

    25 juni 2021 · 10 min

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    Although the darkest days of COVID-19 are hopefully behind us, new variants, vaccine distribution issues and uncertainty about winter still remain key issues.

  50. Robin Xing: Is China's Recovery Losing Momentum?

    24 juni 2021 · 4 min

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    Since last year, China's economic recovery has been strong… but uneven. After a hiccup in the second quarter, will manufacturing and consumers come to the rescue?