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2021 Mid-year Investment Outlook

As we look to the back half of 2021, we continue to address the breadth of possibilities that lie ahead and provide a base case scenario which we believe is highly probable, and two other possible scenarios.
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    Legislative and regulatory

    2025 Global Policy Outlook

    By Andy Blocker

    The second half of the year has brought clarity regarding multiple political contests worldwide. Now, every global region is anticipating the impact of new policies to come.

    December 12, 2024
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    Markets and Economy

    The four Trump policies most likely to impact economic growth

    By Kristina Hooper, Andy Blocker

    Deregulation and tax cuts could potentially provide a boost to US economic and market growth, while tariffs and immigration restrictions could pose challenges.

    December 10, 2024
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    Markets and Economy

    US, European stocks rise despite looming risks

    By Kristina Hooper

    The potential for significant deregulation and tax cuts has excited many investors, leading US stocks to “climb the wall of worry” despite immigration and tariff risks.

    December 3, 2024
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    Markets and Economy

    What are the national debt and deficit?

    By Invesco

    The federal government borrows money to pay its bills, which gets added to the national debt until it's paid off.

    November 26, 2024
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    Markets and Economy

    What is inflation, and what does the Fed do to track prices?

    By Invesco

    Inflation can affect the economy in many ways, which is why the Federal Reserve tracks prices and tries to keep them stable.

    November 21, 2024
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    Markets and Economy

    2025 investment outlook: After the landing

    By Kristina Hooper

    We expect significant monetary policy easing to push global growth higher in 2025, fostering an attractive environment for risk assets as central banks achieve a “soft landing.”

    November 19, 2024
  • Fixed Income
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    Fixed Income

    Podcast: Bond opportunities in a resilient US economy

    By Brian Levitt

    Matt Brill talks about his expectations for the Federal Reserve, his bullish view of investment grade credit, and opportunities in high yield, emerging markets, commercial real estate, and retail.

    November 18, 2024
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    Markets and Economy

    Politics, central banks, and what matters most to markets

    By Kristina Hooper

    Despite an eventful week in politics, monetary policy from central banks still matters more to markets and economies over the long term.

    November 12, 2024
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    Markets and Economy

    What are markets telling us about Trump’s decisive victory?

    By Kristina Hooper

    Markets got the clarity they crave with Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the presidential election. Now the focus shifts to taxes, deficits, tariffs, immigration and more.

    November 7, 2024
  • Fixed Income
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    Fixed Income

    Global Fixed Income Strategy Monthly Report

    By Invesco

    Get an analysis of important drivers of global fixed income markets, including macroeconomic trends, interest rates, currencies, and credit, in our monthly global strategy report.

    November 6, 2024