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Sector Views: Monthly Stock Sector Outlook

Our outlook on the 11 S&P 500 equity sectors.

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Why Investor Positioning Matters More Than Ever (With Eric Liu)

What do higher yields, cooling inflation, and strong economic growth mean for markets? Plus, Eric Liu explains his firm's work on investor positioning.

Investing Amid Geopolitical Fragmentation

Globalization is being reorganized around security and resilience, creating uneven risks and opportunities across markets.

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What Record Highs Might Be Hiding

The S&P 500® sits near record highs, but weak market breadth, sticky inflation, and rising yields suggest a more complicated story beneath the surface.

Bond Insights

Fed Hikes: What's Next for Treasury Yields?

The Federal Reserve hiked rates, and we expect there are more to come. With a hawkish Fed and a resilient economy, long-term yields may stay elevated.

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What's Behind the Fed's Rate Hike?

What are the implications of a more hawkish Fed, and what should investors watch as markets weigh the possibility of additional rate hikes?

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Bond Insights

Do Munis Still Deserve a Place in Your Portfolio?

Municipal bonds might still offer attractive tax-advantaged income and relatively stable credit quality for investors who understand the risks.

European Stocks: Reasons to Reconsider

European equities may have support from global growth, improving fundamentals, lower relative valuations, and fiscal spending—plus diversification from the AI cycle.

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The Housing Market's Demographic Reckoning (With Ivy Zelman)

Housing market expert Ivy Zelman explains why long-term demographic trends could have far-reaching implications for growth and housing demand.