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Why Gaza war has not yet caused an oil price spike
November 22, 2023 | Fixed income
The calamity of war in Gaza since early October has so far had a more muted impact on oil prices than might have been expected. We analyze the market and share our outlook.
Capital Markets Outlook

Driving with the rearview mirror
October 12, 2023 | Capital Markets Outlook
With the economic outlook causing wide-ranging debate, we consider what stock and bond valuations indicate.
Fixed Income Outlook

Sticky inflation and Treasury supply likely to push yields higher
November 1, 2023 | Fixed Income Outlook
Stay informed on fixed income markets in the fourth quarter. Get timely updates on currency, credit, and the yield curve.
Equity Insights

Balance and ballast: A strategy for uncertain markets
November 1, 2023 | Equity Insights
With heightened uncertainty in the financial markets, we believe it is an attractive time to invest in balanced funds, thanks to uncorrelated asset class returns and the ballast provided by the fixed-income portion of their portfolios.

Slowing economic growth and fixed income performance
As a follow up to the piece we published in July that focused on decelerating economic growth and equity returns, we thought it made sense to look at how some fixed income sectors fared during the same periods. We researched this concept to better understand the historical relationship between an economic slowdown, credit spreads, and total returns.
The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker, are subject to change with market conditions, and are not meant as investment advice.