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Markets and Economy 2025 midyear investment outlook: The global reset
While policy and economic uncertainty are high, we are confident in our base case that non-US assets are increasingly attractive.
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As tariffs were announced, rescinded, invalidated, and reinstated, the US financial markets and economy have shown remarkable resilience.
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The proposed bill, deficit, debt ceiling, tariff threats, and rising bond yields, as well as the next move by the Federal Reserve, were top of mind.
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Good news on many fronts helped buoy stock markets and lessen inflation risks even if consumers aren't feeling positive.
May 19, 2025
Markets and Economy Central banks are treading carefully
A China-US tariff de-escalation, the Federal Reserve stays in wait-and-see mode, and the Bank of England strikes a hawkish tone while cutting rates.
May 12, 2025
Markets and Economy Economic data are sending mixed and confusing signals
We cover a wealth of recent data reports and explore what they could mean for the path of growth going forward.
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2025 has been a roller coaster ride for markets. Comments on tariffs and on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell led to a recent upswing.
April 28, 2025
Markets and Economy US stocks bear the brunt of global economic uncertainty
The global economic outlook is uncertain, yet European, UK, Chinese, and Japanese stocks all rose last week while US stocks fell.
April 22, 2025
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