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In the latest Anatomy of a Recession update, Jeff discusses where equities ultimately bottom will depend on how well the economy and earnings hold up.
More...In the latest Anatomy of a Recession update, Jeff and Josh trace the health of the labor market as key to taming inflation and achieving a softish landing for the economy.
More...In the latest Anatomy of a Recession update, Jeff and Josh trace the health of the labor market as key to taming inflation and achieving a softish landing for the economy.
More...Jeff and Josh compare the current oil price spike to the Arab oil embargo that sparked the 1973-75 recession but note that today’s economy is starting from a stronger foundation as reflected by a green signal for the Recession Risk Dashboard. Cracks are appearing, however, with commodities and credit spreads weakening to yellow during April.
More...Our latest Anatomy of a Recession update discusses how when even the most notable doves call out the risk of inflation, investors should take the Fed seriously.
More...While a European slowdown would be a headwind for U.S. growth, the expansion is slowing from elevated levels and recession risks remain low.
More...Investment Strategist Jeff Schulze, CFA, and Investment Strategy Analyst Josh Jamner, CFA, discuss the likely trajectory of inflation in 2022 and the good news for long-term equity investors in the face of rising interest rates.
More...Investment Specialists, Jeff Schulze and Josh Jamner discuss how sick workers are measured in employment data could be understating jobs and overstating wage gains, and potentially impact monetary policy.
More...We expect more volatile equity markets with more muted returns than the last two years as the macro environment undergoes a shift in terms of phase of the economic cycle, the pandemic, monetary policy and fiscal stimulus.
More...With the economy recovering, removing QE is a step toward more normal but still accommodative monetary policy ahead of eventual rate hikes.
More...Despite some investor worries about stagflation risks, solid 3Q earnings and a green signal for the ClearBridge Anatomy of a Recession Risk Dashboard suggest the US economy remains robust.
More...Headline risks around peak everything overlook rolling stock corrections in large swaths of the market and bearish investor sentiment, factors likely to soften the current drawdown.
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