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What Investors Need to Know About a Government Shutdown

September 27, 2023

Despite causing disruptions to many areas of government, budget impasses have historically had little lasting impact on markets, and this time will likely be similar.  

Moody’s Downgrade of U.S. Regional Banks Doesn’t Detract from Our Cautious Optimism

August 17, 2023

We aren’t overly concerned about U.S. regional bank debt despite Moody’s ratings actions

Fitch Downgrade More Barbie than Oppenheimer

August 2, 2023

The ratings cut on U.S. Treasuries presents an uncomfortable reality about the United States’ long-term fiscal stability, but it’s not a doomsday scenario.

Video: 3Q 2023 Quarterly Market Outlook

July 31, 2023

Watch Barbara Reinhard, CFA, Head of Asset Allocation as she shares our outlook on U.S. markets, inflation, employment and corporate earnings.

Survey of the Retirement Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities for Defined Contribution Specialists

July 21, 2023

What do plan sponsors want from the defined contribution specialists who service their plans? And how does that differ from specialists’ perception...

What Lying Chatbots Tell Us About Model Design in AI-Driven Investing

July 18, 2023

Call them hallucinations, fantasies or glitches — fact-challenged answers from ChatGPT and other generative AI tools demonstrate the critical function...

Truth and Consequence of a U.S. Debt Default

May 19, 2023

We believe the risk of a technical default remains extremely low, but the consequences would be swift and painful, likely compelling elected officials to find common ground for a resolution.

First Republic a Fourth Failure as Credit Crunch Claims Another Victim

May 1, 2023

Another regional bank falls, but the markets are seeing the forest from the trees as challenges appear contained.

Credit Suisse rescue staves off contagion fears but raises new credit questions

March 21, 2023

Banks and borrowers must now deal with tighter credit conditions, bringing a quicker end to rate hikes but also more economic risks.

Assessing Silicon Valley Bank’s stunning collapse

March 13, 2023

We do not see signs of systemic risk, but further volatility is likely in the near term.

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