Market Bulletins

Higher for longer amid a soft-landing scenario

This paper summarizes the key highlights from the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting. (3-min read)

Another hike despite falling inflation

This paper summarizes the key highlights from the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting. (3-min read)

Mid-Year Review | 2023

Learn more about our latest outlook on the global economy and policy, and the implications for investors in the next 6-12 months.

A pivot-al decision

In a highly anticipated policy decision, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to raise the Federal funds rate by 0.25% to a target range of 5.00%-5.25%, the highest level since June 2006.

Banking turmoil does little to shift Fed’s focus from the inflation war

This paper summarizes the key highlights from the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting. (3-min read)

SVB and the Fed: Braking Point not Breaking Point

This paper summarizes the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and the implications on Fed policy and investments. (3-min read)

Dovish undertones with more tightening to come

This paper summarizes the key highlights from the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting. (3-min read)

The Fed remains determined to fight inflation

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted unanimously to raise the Federal funds rate target range by 0.50% to 4.25%-4.50%. (3-min read)

The Fed giveth, and the Fed taketh away

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to raise the Federal funds rate by 0.75% to a range of 3.75%-4.00%. (3-mins read)

Russia-Ukraine Chart Pack

The Russia-Ukraine Chart Pack aims to help investors understand the investment implications of the current situation in Russia and Ukraine holistically and why it is important to stay invested

China’s path to policy normalization

This paper, written by Chaoping Zhu, discusses the potential path for China’s policy normalization after the country’s economy recovered from COVID-19.

What are the implications of the Brexit deal for the economy and markets?

It is hard to remember a time when Brexit was not dominating British headlines, but at the midnight hour, UK and EU negotiators finally reached agreement on a new trade deal. This piece addresses the key questions surrounding the deal: what is covered, how does it impact the outlook for the UK economy, and what are the market implications?

Northeast and Southeast Asia paving the way to prosperity

This paper, written by Ian Hui and Alex Cheung, analyzes the recovery of various Asian economies from the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses the near-term and longer-term regional outlook.

Rebalancing for high-quality growth: What to expect from China’s new five-year plan

This paper, written by Chaoping Zhu, gives our prospects about China’s upcoming 14th five-year plan. To be approved in October and implemented during 2021 to 2025, this plan will have profound impacts to Chinese economy and financial market.

A commitment to easy money

This paper, written by David Kelly, addresses the FOMC's September meeting announcement.

The investment implications of COVID-19: March 17 update

This paper written by Dr. David Kelly updates the latest on the coronavirus impact to global markets.

UK monetary and fiscal stimulus – Unprecedented shock, unprecedented response

This paper, written by Karen Ward, highlights the recent rate cut by the Bank of England and its investment implications.

The investment implications of COVID-19

This paper, written by David Kelly, provides an update on the investment implications of COVID-19.

The COVID-19 Relief Bill-Holding the Economy in Suspended Animation

This paper, written by Dr. David Kelly, reviews the U.S> relief bill and its investment implications.

A COVID-driven spike in claims

This paper, written by David Lebovitz and Meera Pandit, reviews the surge in U.S. initial claims for unemployment and its investment implications.

What is the Fed doing and what does it mean for fixed income?

This paper, written by David Lebovitz, Alex Dryden, and Jack Manley, reviews the latest U.S. Fed increased liquidity actions and its investment implications.

Chinese GDP in Recession amid Virus Outbreak

This paper, written by Chaoping Zhu, discussed the performance and outlook of Chinese economy, policies amid the global pandemic and implication for investors.

1Q20 earnings: Virus oddity

This paper, written by David Lebovitz and Tyler Voigt, reviews the 1Q 2020 U.S. earnings results and the significant volatility that has taken place.

The Great Glut: A historic supply and demand shock in the oil market

This paper, written by Tillman Galler and Kerry Craig, discusses the latest movements in the oil markets amid the global pandemic and implication for investors.

Monetary Medicine until the Patient is on the Mend

This paper addresses the FOMC's April meeting announcement.

The Fed’s balance sheet: To infinity and beyond

To frame the balance sheet discussion, we consider the impact to real GDP, employment and inflation under each recovery scenario.

Enhance yields with Chinese bonds in the zero interest rate era

This paper, written by Ian Hui and Chaoping Zhu, looks at the attractiveness of the Chinese bond market in the current global environment.

China’s 2Q GDP and June economic data improve on post-COVID rebound

This paper, written by Marcella Chow and Chaoping Zhu, discusses the rebound in Chinese economic activity and its implications for investors.

Introducing our Asia COVID-19 tracker

This paper, written by Ian Hui and Alex Yeo, provides a framework for comparing the policy responses and risks faced by Asian economies from the pandemic.

The European Central Bank levels up its stimulus efforts

Today’s actions from the European Central Bank (ECB) were at the upper end of market expectations.

The European Central Bank aims to ‘thread the needle’

This paper, written by Jai Malhi, examines the European Central Bank meeting outcome and its investment implications.

Cash: it’s what you do with it that matters

This paper, written by David Lebovitz and Tyler Voigt, highlights the short-term and long-term uses of corporate cash investors could take advantage of within their portfolios.

Cyclical tailwinds vs. secular headwinds in Asia ex-Japan equities

This paper, written by Dr. Jasslyn Yeo, explains why cyclical tailwinds support a positive stance for Asia ex-Japan equities this year, and why persisting secular headwinds mean that the investment case for Asia ex-Japan growth stocks remains strong.

4Q19 Earnings: Lots of moving parts

This paper, written by David M. Lebovitz and Tyler J. Voigt, reviews 4Q19 U.S. earnings with performance of various sectors and its investment implications.