Cyclicals vs. defensives: The valuation imbalance
This bulletin recaps the second quarter earnings season and discusses the outlook for earnings for the rest of 2016.
This bulletin recaps the second quarter earnings season and discusses the outlook for earnings for the rest of 2016.
The economic backdrop in 2019 has been characterized by weakness in manufacturing being offset by the resilience of services and health of the consumer.
Now is an opportune time for investors to reassess whether passive bond investing can deliver on their fixed income allocation objectives.
While increased volatility may be on the horizon, strong earnings growth will prevent minor pullbacks from becoming more severe and will support a continued rise in U.S. equity markets in the face of rising rates.
1Q18 earnings update: A tailwind from taxes
The current earnings season has been mixed; lower energy prices and a stronger dollar are headwinds, but health care sector M&A is providing an offset.
Equities continue to look attractive relative to fixed income, and could very well move higher in the short-term given firmer economic data and a Fed on hold.
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