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Economic activity and volatility both slow. But for how long?
Economic activity has slowed recently, and so has market volatility. Our chart examines this relationship and asks how much longer it can last.
Slowing recovery presents challenges, highlights opportunities
Markets have traded sideways for much of the past 6 weeks after racing back in late March. Our chart looks at what slowing momentum may mean for investors.
Dueling data leaves market outlook open to interpretation
Economic data as a Rorschach test? Like the famous inkblots, competing good news-bad news releases make market outlooks appear highly subjective.
Spike in HY issuance stresses the importance of active management
Sales surging after near collapse? Our chart looks at how the massive spike in new high yield issues displays the importance of active management.
A quick roundtrip: yields return to pre-COVID levels
Back to low or no yield? Our chart looks at why fixed income investors need to look outside of traditional markets for competitive opportunities.
Amid dismal EPS estimates, signs of a rally gone too far?
Stocks rallied too far, too fast? Our chart looks at 2020’s deeply negative earnings picture and why investors may want to insure against further volatility.
Amid mixed sentiment and rising risks, stocks plow ahead
Contrarian bull/bear signals? Our chart on the mismatch between stock performance and sentiment shows why investors may want to prepare for a pullback.
With long-term rates stuck near zero, income is harder to find than ever
How long will Treasury rates stay near zero? This week’s chart compares today’s ultra-low yields to those during the global financial crisis.
History suggests the market recovery could be long and slow
Long, slow and volatile recovery? Our chart illustrates why investors might want to prepare for an extended period of economic uncertainty.
Near-zero interest rates intensify the hunt for yield
From low yield to no yield? This week’s chart illustrates the dire state of the search for income via government bonds.
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