7 Things To Know Now That The Bear Is Here
On Monday the S&P 500 Index moved into a bear market, finally closing 20% beneath the January 3 high. Here are 7 things to know about bear (and bull) markets.
Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead?
This year has been tough for investors, not just because stocks have fallen but also because bonds have not helped mitigate those losses as they have historically done. What does this mean for the 60/40 portfolio?
The Economy Is Slowing But Not Shrinking
Many pundits are issuing recession warnings and saying the economy is heading for a hard landing. Amid the cacophony of voices, we think the economy is slowing just like central bankers want but not shrinking.
Looking through the Clouds
Making the case for stocks to stage a second half rally back to the prior highs requires investors to see through some heavy cloud cover.
Savings Rate Falls As Inflation Takes A Bite
The latest personal income and spending data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show that part of the driver of spending growth in April was from savings.
Do Investors Think The Fed’s Hammer Works Like A Screwdriver?
The Fed is equipped with blunt instruments – like a hammer – to address their dual mandates of price stability and full employment through various means. The Fed does not have a precision tool – like a screwdriver – to control supply chains.
When it Comes to Earnings, Buy American
U.S. stocks are trading at more expensive valuations than their international counterparts, as they have been for quite some time. However, the chart below illustrates the continued earnings superiority of the U.S. equity market.
Six Things To Know About Bear Markets
It has been a historically bad year so far for stocks, with many names in bear markets. Thus far though, the S&P 500 Index has avoided a bear market. Here are six things to know.
Are Bonds Acting Like Bonds Again?
One of the value propositions of owning core bonds is that they tend to act as a diversifier during equity market drawdowns. However, that has certainly not been the case so far this year.
Corporate America Delivers, Market Attention Focused Elsewhere
First quarter earnings season was solid by just about any measure, but based on recent market behavior it’s obvious that in general market participants paid little attention.