Times are getting scary again. Between the debt ceiling, which is the crisis of the day, and everything else that is out there, people are starting to crack. With the Ukraine war still underway and with worries about China, inflation, and a recession, the debt ceiling looks like just the thing that could finally sink the ship. Even though we have done quite well so far and continue to, the worry is always that the next big thing will be the last straw.
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Monthly Market Risk Update: May 2023 [SlideShare]
My colleague Sam Millette, director, fixed income on Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team, helped me put together this month’s Market Risk Update. Thanks for the assist, Sam! Let’s take a closer look.
Economic Release Snapshot: Year-Over-Year Inflation Moderates in April
Each week, we break down the latest U.S. economic reports, including what the results mean for the overall health of the economy. Here, you will find how economists’ forecasts compare with actual results, key takeaways to consider, as well as a list of what’s on tap for the week ahead.
What Mattered This Week? Inflation and the Debt Ceiling
This week, there were two things that warranted comment. The first was the inflation reports, and the second was the debt ceiling. Let’s take a closer look.
Economic Risk Factor Update: May 2023 [SlideShare]
My colleague Sam Millette, director, fixed income on Commonwealth’s Investment Management and Research team, helped me put together this month’s Economic Risk Factor Update. Thanks for the assist, Sam! Let’s take a closer look.
Looking Back at the Markets in April and Ahead to May 2023
After moderate gains in March, markets continued to rally in April. U.S. markets were up by low single digits, while bond markets were moderately positive. International markets were mixed, with developed markets showing modest gains while emerging markets ticked down. Given the downbeat expectations for earnings at the start of the month, the gains may be a positive sign for the next several months.
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