Markets
Fixed Income Framework: Cyclicality vs. Inflation
Framework shows how investors can adjust their bond holdings to align with their outlook for inflation, growth and recession scenarios.
US Inflation Tracker
US Inflation Tracker highlights key indicators related to personal consumption, supply chain dynamics, housing, wage pressures and inflation expectations.
Shifting Winds – and Fed Pause, Not Pivot
Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz provides his take on the Fed’s May meeting, corporate earnings season, and some underappreciated economic tailwinds.
Bank Failures and Narrative Whiplash
Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz offers his thoughts on the banking crisis, the Fed’s response, and where the markets and economy may go from here.
Higher for How Much Longer?
Portfolio strategists offer their take on the changing macro narrative in the first quarter, the banking crisis, and prospects for a soft or hard landing.
March 22 Fed Meeting Recap
Portfolio Strategist Garrett Melson offers his analysis of the March 22 Fed meeting.
March Madness: Top Picks for Fixed Income Investing
Which bond category has what it takes to outperform in the current landscape? Check out sector analysis and fixed income investing bracketology.
The Market Giveth, the Market Taketh
Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains how surprisingly strong data prints disrupted the markets in February.
Goldilocks vs. the Bears
Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz believes jobs data and the Federal Reserve’s most recent comments may be “just right” for an economic soft landing.
Debt Ceiling: What Investors Need to Know
From “extraordinary measures” to the likelihood of a government shutdown – everything you need to know about the debt ceiling.
Looking Beyond High Yield Bonds for Higher Returns
See how the higher interest rates of the past year have helped investment grade corporates and bank loans more than high yield bonds.
Disinflation Pipeline and the Phillips Curve Fed
Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains why divergences in global monetary policy could be a key differentiator for asset class returns in 2023.
Runway for a Soft Landing?
Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses the equity market’s November pivot, signs of deflation, the Fed’s two-sided risks, and policy changes in China.
Expect Positive Trends for Corporate Bonds in 2023
Portfolio strategist Garrett Melson discusses improving valuations in fixed income, particularly investment grade corporate bond.
Is the Market Looking Past Lowered Earnings Estimates?
While they aren’t yet reflected in the broad Index, S&P 500® earnings expectations have been revised much lower since mid-year.
Public Enemy #1: Inflation
Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz reviews October’s positive stock market performance, mixed economic data, and the Fed’s ongoing battle to tame inflation.
King Dollar and the Double Whammy
Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains how the strong dollar, global energy shock, and no end in sight for rate hikes are roiling the capital markets.
Positioning Portfolios for Fading Inflation
As year-over-year inflation shows signs of peaking, investors may want to revisit portfolio allocations.
Are We There Yet? Pulse Check: Macro, Markets & Inflation
Portfolio strategists discuss topics including the path of inflation, supply chain dynamics, dollar strength and the markets’ reactions.