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  1. Michael Zezas: What Does the CARES Act Buy?

    1 april 2020 · 3 min

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    The $2 trillion CARES Act includes a variety of provisions that will help preserve the financial health of state and local governments, hospitals and airports. Here’s what’s inside.

  2. Mike Wilson: U.S. Equities - Is the Worst Behind Us?

    30 maart 2020 · 4 min

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    Although economic and earnings data could be gloomy over the next month, have equity markets already discounted the bad news? Detailed analysis from Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson.

  3. Andrew Sheets: The Critical Calls of Financial Referees

    27 maart 2020 · 3 min

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    Governments and central banks face two issues: A flight to liquidity and a global economy that showed signs of fatigue even before the pandemic. For investors seeking opportunities, it’s an important distinction.

  4. Special Episode: Can $2 Trillion Flatten the Unemployment Curve?

    26 maart 2020 · 6 min

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    As a record 3.28 million workers file for unemployment, our Chief U.S. Economist and Chief U.S. Public Policy researcher weigh potential effects from the fiscal package now before Congress.

  5. Michael Zezas: Sizing Up the Stimulus Package

    25 maart 2020 · 3 min

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    Congressional leaders have reached a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus bill to deal with fallout from the coronavirus crisis. Will it work? Two criteria to watch for.

  6. Mike Wilson: The Underlying Reasons for Recession

    24 maart 2020 · 4 min

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    Mike Wilson looks beyond the coronavirus outbreak at the two key conditions which have made the markets vulnerable to a recession.

  7. Andrew Sheets: First, Improve on Uncertainty

    20 maart 2020 · 3 min

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    On this episode, Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets says that the 4%+ swings in equities markets have made investors skeptical about jumping back in. More U.S. testing could help.

  8. Andrew Sheets: Why We Think Risk/Reward Is Improving

    19 maart 2020 · 4 min

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    Although the sell-off may not be over and the global economy has tough days ahead, a growing number of factors suggest that risk/reward in markets may be getting better.

  9. Special Episode: Imagining the Shape of Recovery

    18 maart 2020 · 7 min

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    As central banks and governments weigh a litany of stimulus efforts, what could the journey to economic recovery look like? Our Chief U.S. Economist and Head of U.S. Public Policy Research sum up the debates.

  10. Michael Zezas: Inside the Municipal Bond Liquidity Trap

    17 maart 2020 · 3 min

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    When markets get volatile, strange things start to happen in markets you might not expect. That's both a sign of stress, and in some cases, a sign of opportunity.

  11. Mike Wilson: The End of The Cyclical Bear Market?

    16 maart 2020 · 4 min

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    Just three months ago, market expectations were likely overoptimistic. That's how tops are made. Today, they are maybe too pessimistic… and that's how bottoms are made.

  12. Andrew Sheets: The Comfort of Market Patterns

    13 maart 2020 · 3 min

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    Although current market swings suggest that we are in serious, unpredictable times, a look through market history may reveal where we’re headed next.

  13. Michael Zezas: Oil Exporter Tensions Add to Market Worries

    11 maart 2020 · 2 min

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    The dual challenges of the coronavirus and the collapse of the OPEC plus arrangement intensifies the need for a fiscal response from Washington. Head of Public Policy Research Michael Zezas explains.

  14. Special Episode: The Road Ahead

    10 maart 2020 · 8 min

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    Investors reacted strongly as oil prices and coronavirus worries disrupted markets. Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets and Chief U.S. Economist Ellen Zentner debate what’s next.

  15. Mike Wilson: Revisiting the Rolling Bear Market

    9 maart 2020 · 5 min

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    The recent correction in equity markets suggests that the fourth quarter rally in 2019 may have been a false breakout—and the rolling bear has unfinished business.

  16. Andrew Sheets: Patience as an Investing Virtue

    6 maart 2020 · 3 min

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    Two competing forces—hopes for further central bank moves vs. coronavirus uncertainty—are driving a notable rise in volatility. What signal should investors watch for signs of a potential rebound?

  17. Michael Zezas: Lessons from Super Tuesday

    4 maart 2020 · 4 min

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    From an investment standpoint, are there lessons to be learned from Joe Biden’s strong showing on Super Tuesday? Yes, but not the ones you might think.

  18. Special Episode: A Policy Fix Isn’t Easy

    3 maart 2020 · 3 min

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    U.S. stocks fell Tuesday despite a half point rate cut by the Fed. Is conventional wisdom wrong that lower interest rates and central bank support are positives for stocks?

  19. Andrew Sheets: Coronavirus: Are Markets Overreacting?

    27 februari 2020 · 3 min

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    Global equity markets have endured several days of losses as worries over the coronavirus continue. The question for many investors is “What to do now?”

  20. Special Episode: Coronavirus as Catalyst

    26 februari 2020 · 3 min

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    Markets have spent the week increasingly concerned about the coronavirus, but Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson says there’s a lot more going on beyond the headlines.

  21. Michael Zezas: Medicare for All… for Investors

    26 februari 2020 · 3 min

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    Senator Bernie Sanders’ recent primary wins are causing some to debate the impact of potential new health care reform on markets. Head of U.S. Public Policy Research Michael Zezas shares three insights.

  22. Mike Wilson: All Hail the 50/50 Portfolio?

    24 februari 2020 · 4 min

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    In a world of low interest rates and low growth expectations, one portfolio strategy seems likely to continue working for investors. Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson explains.

  23. Andrew Sheets: Why 2020 May Be Tricky for Investors

    21 februari 2020 · 3 min

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    Although current stock market performance suggests strong economic health, below the surface the story looks a bit different. Chief Cross Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets explains.

  24. Michael Zezas: Coronavirus and “Slowbalization”

    18 februari 2020 · 2 min

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    On today's episode: The impact of the coronavirus underscores the risks of unexpected disruptions of global supply chains. A look at the cost-benefits of globalization.

  25. Andrew Sheets: Will Returns Be Front-Loaded in 2020?

    14 februari 2020 · 3 min

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    On today's episode: Investors are faced with a number of uncertainties from public health concerns to trade to central bank policy. But as the year plays out, those uncertainties could actually grow.

  26. Michael Zezas: Notes from New Hampshire

    12 februari 2020 · 2 min

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    On today's episode: With no shortage of pundits weighing in on the Democratic primaries, it’s easy for investors to lean on assumptions. But Head of Public Policy Research Michael Zezas suggests some caution.

  27. Mike Wilson: Knowing Where to Look

    10 februari 2020 · 4 min

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    On today's episode: The recent, relatively small, overall market correction masks more significant shifts between asset classes. Mike Wilson, Chief Investment Officer, on the implications for our understanding of market optimism and future growth.

  28. Andrew Sheets: Supply Also Matters

    7 februari 2020 · 3 min

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    On today's episode, Discussions about financial markets often center on issues of demand. Andrew Sheets takes a look at the supply trends that may impact debt and equity markets globally in 2020.

  29. Michael Zezas: The Limited Lives of Multiple Narratives

    5 februari 2020 · 3 min

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    On today's episode, Recent events have added little clarity to the policy choices U.S. voters will face in the November presidential elections, but that won't last forever.

  30. Mike Wilson: The Tug of War for U.S. Equites

    4 februari 2020 · 4 min

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    On today's episode, U.S. equities face concerns over global growth—caused by the coronavirus and other catalysts—but plentiful liquidity from the Fed. Thoughts on positioning from Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson.

  31. Jonathan Garner: What Can SARS Tell Us About the Coronavirus?

    31 januari 2020 · 3 min

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    On today's episode, To understand the impact of the Coronavirus on humanity, economics and markets, Chief Asia and Emerging Markets Equity Strategist Jonathan Garner draws parallels with the 2002 SARS outbreak.

  32. Andrew Sheets: Coronavirus Affects the Narrative

    30 januari 2020 · 2 min

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    On today's episode, Nations try to address the public health impact of the coronavirus alongside uncertainty about the global outlook for 2020. Perspective from Andrew Sheets, Chief Cross-Asset Strategist.

  33. Andrew Sheets: Are More Countries Saying Deficits Don’t Matter?

    29 januari 2020 · 4 min

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    On today's episode, Only a decade ago, market analysts and political observers were saying sovereign deficits were bad. Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets explains why that view may be changing.

  34. Michael Zezas: Taxation Complicates U.S.-EU Trade

    27 januari 2020 · 2 min

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    On today's episode, Although the U.S and China have found a way forward on trade negotiations, a clear path for U.S.-EU trade is getting slightly more complicated.

  35. Andrew Sheets: As 2020 Begins, Investors Get Optimistic

    24 januari 2020 · 3 min

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    On today's episode, Skepticism was the prevailing investor attitude for most of 2019, but what a difference a quarter can make. So what changed? Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets talks changing sentiment as 2020 kicks off.

  36. Michael Zezas: Do Incumbents Always Win with a Strong Economy?

    22 januari 2020 · 2 min

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    On today's episode, How reliable is the maxim that a good economy means a presidential incumbent re-election? Head of U.S. Public Policy Michael Zezas looks at history.

  37. Mike Wilson: Pressure Testing the Bull Case

    21 januari 2020 · 4 min

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    On today's episode, Progress on trade and Brexit, upbeat sentiment and central bank support have investors optimistic on the bull case narrative. Even so, it’s worth a quick inspection for surprises.

  38. Andrew Sheets: Remember Fundamentals?

    17 januari 2020 · 3 min

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    On today's episode, Central bank support and low interest rates helped drive markets higher in 2019 despite lackluster earnings. But 2020 could remind investors why earnings trends are still what matters.

  39. Michael Zezas: The Other Concern for U.S. Trade

    15 januari 2020 · 2 min

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    On today's episode, Although negotiations are progressing for U.S-China trade, investors shouldn’t overlook possible tensions with another key trading region: The EU.

  40. Jonathan Garner: An Underappreciated Turnaround Story?

    14 januari 2020 · 3 min

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    Jonathan Garner, Chief Asia and Emerging Markets equity strategist kicks off his premiere episode with what is likely the most interesting—and overlooked—turnaround story in equity markets.

  41. Mike Wilson: The Other Type of Income Inequality

    13 januari 2020 · 4 min

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    On today's episode, Rising labor, regulatory and cyber security costs are weighing heavily on many small caps. Is corporate income inequality as urgent an issue as individual inequality?

  42. Andrew Sheets: Mapping the Future of Oil Prices

    10 januari 2020 · 3 min

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    On today's episode, Geopolitical tensions have driven oil prices—and volatility—higher. But a quick glance at 2022 oil futures prices can tell us a lot about the market’s longer-term view.

  43. Michael Zezas: What’s Next on U.S.-China Trade?

    8 januari 2020 · 2 min

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    On today's episode, As a Phase One trade deal nears completion, can investors worry less about the risks of tariff escalations? Not so fast, says head of U.S. public policy Michael Zezas.

  44. Mike Wilson: Weighing Fed Intervention, Geopolitics

    7 januari 2020 · 4 min

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    On today's episode, As 2020 begins, central bank moves and reawakened geopolitical risk promise to be key market catalysts. Chief Investment Officer Mike Wilson details the potential impact on portfolios.

  45. Andrew Sheets: A New Chapter for the United Kingdom

    3 januari 2020 · 3 min

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    On today's episode, For three and a half years, Brexit has been a source of uncertainty for the United Kingdom and its markets. Now, with some business uncertainty reduced, a new narrative may be emerging.

  46. Mike Wilson: 2020 and the Return to Reflation

    23 december 2019 · 4 min

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    On today's episode, why escalating labor costs, deglobalization and central bank policies may mean positioning portfolios toward stocks that benefit from rising inflation.

  47. Andrew Sheets: 3 Lessons from 2019… for 2020

    20 december 2019 · 4 min

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    On today's episode, What important factors from 2019 could give investors context on the investing climate ahead? Consider valuations, policy and inflation.

  48. Michael Zezas: Markets Mull the “Phase One” Deal

    18 december 2019 · 2 min

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    On today's episode, What will the U.S-China “Phase One” trade deal mean for the global economy, corporate confidence and markets? Head of U.S. Public Policy Michael Zezas weighs in.

  49. Mike Wilson: A Trifecta of Positive Catalysts

    16 december 2019 · 4 min

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    On today's episode, A dovish Fed, progress on trade and a path toward a potentially orderly Brexit are driving global equities higher but how much of the global recovery is already priced?

  50. Andrew Sheets: 2020 Playbook: Analyzing the Bull Case

    13 december 2019 · 3 min

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    In this special two part bull/bear series, Chief Cross-Asset Strategist Andrew Sheets shares insight on the catalysts that could drive strong market returns in 2020.