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Both Biden and Trump failed to address the Treasury’s debt at the debate.
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Can you guess the common threads in each of these four recent news categories?
The small-cap opportunity investors have been waiting for may be at hand.
The Fed penciled in a cut this year even as it forecast higher inflation.
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Sticky inflation might slow the Fed, but not the timeliness of extending duration.
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Does today’s soft jobs report successfully change the Fed's narrative?
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Geopolitics, seasonality, interest rates and stubborn inflation have all come calling.
I know you're waiting for that correction.
A healthy labor market coupled with productivity growth could be just the thing.
The central bank hasn't cut and yet the market cheers.
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The Fed's dot plot held the intrigue at the FOMC meeting.
Magnificent Seven continue to outperform.
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The Fed will look closely at inflation numbers before making any cuts.
Less fixated on the Fed, the market now focuses on the economy's resilience.
New investment-grade corporate bond issuance is pouring into the market.
In an economy like this, the Fed is in no hurry
Strong headline gains but a mixed picture beneath the surface.
The market continues to move higher, but more breadth would be welcome.
Labor market and consumer spending firm, while inflation rises.
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What we got right…and wrong…in a volatile year.
Investors and markets differ in their expectations for rate cuts.
Three things to watch in 2024.
The Fed now projects rate cuts in 2024, just not as many as the markets have.
A decline in rates could boost the short end of the yield curve.
As the economy slows across the board, the Fed is done hiking rates.
The markets have swung too far by forecasting multiple Fed rate cuts in 2024.
The economy and markets can't take on much more debt without getting sick.
Despite high rates, the large amount of maturing debt in the coming years is not a crisis.
Financial markets rally on perceived Fed pause.
The Fed didn't hike. That doesn't mean it's done.
The Fed wants more time and data as it looks to December's meeting.
A surprisingly strong economy could mean higher for longer, longer
After weathering the storm, the housing market is poised to boost growth despite Fed headwinds.
Employment, inflation and bonds combine for twists and turns for the journey of Fed policy.
It's not just the pilot who is confused as markets wrestle with yields.
Evidence suggests the move up in longer yields is nearing an end.
Fed plans to keep interest rates higher for longer.
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As the Fed continues quantitative tightening, spreads widen.
The Fed opts against raising rates, but doesn't rule out another hike this year.
Powell uses Jackson Hole keynote to reiterate Fed’s vigilance to lower inflation.
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The past, present and future of dividend investing.
Senior Portfolio Manager R.J. Gallo can think of seven reasons.
With the impact of its tightening still not apparent, the Fed opted for another modest rate hike.
The U.S. is likely already feeling the predicted “rocky landing.”
High inflation hurts everyone.
MBS issued by U.S. housing agencies could have advantages for investors if the economy slows.
A mild recession may be inevitable.
The consumer is between tough headwinds and promising tailwinds.
Higher-for-longer rates can be beneficial for dividend strategies.
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