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Is a Fed rate cut in May still on the table?

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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Investment Strategy Analyst BeiChen Lin and Product Operations Analyst McKenna Painter discussed the January U.S. inflation report and how it may impact the timing of potential U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts. They also reviewed the latest economic data from the UK and discussed when the Bank of England (BoE) could begin lowering borrowing costs.
February 20th 2024

What does the latest data suggest about the strength of the U.S. economy?

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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Investment Strategy Analyst BeiChen Lin and Equity Manager Research Analyst Michelle Batjargal discussed the latest economic data from the U.S. and around the world, as well as the importance of staying disciplined in today’s market environment. Lin also shared his thoughts on which team might win Super Bowl LVIII, which takes place in Las Vegas on 11 February.
February 12th 2024

Recapping the highlights from January’s Fed meeting

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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Investment Strategist Alex Cousley and Sophie Antal-Gilbert, Head of AIS Portfolio & Business Consulting, discussed the latest U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) and Bank of England (BoE) policy meetings. They also provided an update on fourth-quarter earnings season and assessed the 2024 economic outlook for China.
February 5th 2024

When could rate cuts begin in Canada and Europe?

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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Director of Investment Strategies, Shailesh Kshatriya, and ESG and Active Ownership Analyst Elizabeth Jackson discussed the latest developments from recent central bank meetings. They also chatted about key drivers behind the recent strength in U.S. equity markets.
January 29th 2024

Key factors behind the volatility in fixed income markets

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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Senior Director and Chief Investment Strategist for North America, Paul Eitelman, and Product Operations Analyst McKenna Painter discussed key drivers behind the recent volatility in fixed income markets. They also chatted about the latest geopolitical developments in the Middle East and the potential impact on energy markets.
January 23rd 2024

Are U.S. recession risks decreasing?

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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Investment Strategy Analyst BeiChen Lin and Equity Manager Research Analyst Michelle Batjargal discussed the probabilities of a recession in the U.S. and around the world. They also provided an update on the latest U.S. economic data, including recent inflation and nonfarm payroll numbers.
January 15th 2024

Key watchpoints for U.S. Q4 earnings season

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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Investment Strategy Analyst BeiChen Lin and Sophie Antal-Gilbert, Head of AIS Portfolio & Business Consulting, recapped market performance in 2023 and assessed U.S. recession risks for 2024. They also previewed what to expect during U.S. fourth-quarter earnings season and chatted about recent economic data releases from China.
January 10th 2024

Key takeaways from COP28 and recent central bank meetings

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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, Investment Strategist Alex Cousley and ESG and Active Ownership Analyst Elizabeth Jackson discussed the latest monetary policy decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE). They also chatted about the key takeaways from COP28, which concluded in Dubai on 12 December.
December 20th 2023

2024 Global Market Outlook: Next stop, the Twilight Zone?

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On a special edition of Market Week in Review, Chief Investment Strategist Erik Ristuben and Sophie Antal-Gilbert, Head of AIS Portfolio & Business Consulting, discussed the global market outlook for 2024, including the potential for a U.S. recession. Ristuben, who is retiring at the end of the month, also shared some parting words of wisdom gleaned from his 38-year career at Russell Investments.
December 12th 2023