When a company does an excellent job of acquiring assets and minimizing the liabilities associated with them, equity gets built over a period. It is what investors are paying for when they buy stock.
A stronger-than-expected jobs report initially sparked a rally midweek, but the momentum quickly faded. Stocks then came under pressure as AI disruption fears spread across several industry groups.
Two marquee macro reports this week—payrolls and the CPI—offered mixed signals on the economy. Our call for three Fed cuts this year stands. Mixed data signals continue around the globe.
Despite political noise around Fed appointments, policy outcomes will still be driven by the FOMC’s data-dependent framework, suggesting investors should focus more on rates, liquidity and duration positioning than headline risk.
Davos left us all wanting more on the sustainability front - less words, more action. At the same time, each one of us shoulders the responsibility of taking care of this amazing planet in whatever way we can.
Looking at data points seems like a waste of time. They used to matter, and given that the next Fed meeting isn’t until mid-March, the market will probably look through the report anyway.
Bear market rallies are known to be short, sharp, and ferocious. It is undeniable that certain key stocks, market sectors, and other popular assets were experiencing significant corrections – or worse.
The news from Venezuela, and another round of developments from across the world that may shape the course of markets over the next few months.
After the White House nominated Fed veteran Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, stocks opened lower Friday. A warmer-than-expected December wholesale inflation report and concerns about a government shutdown added to bearish investor sentiment as the week wrapped up
The theme of sustainability continues to influence the investment landscape, offering both opportunities and risks. This report highlights some key trends for investors to consider in 2026: from physical climate risk to the energy transition, AI, Health Care, Food Producers and regional markets.
Within the fixed income arena, there are three key issues - one, yields returning to historically normal levels; two, chasing duration being a fleeting strategy; and three, the path of least resistance to be for the yield curve to steepen.
As the new year begins, there is emergence of five distinct areas of the US market that warrant attention. These focus areas may overlap or diverge in their impact and relevance.