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Keeping It Real | Bond Market Perspectives | April 17, 2018
After a substantive increase in the first months of 2018, real yields have slowly declined, a positive indicator for stock and bond markets, as they suggest lower true cost of debt for domestic companies.
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Did Stocks Bottom? | Weekly Market Commentary | April 16, 2018
The February 2018 market correction caught many investors off guard, but the longer-term trend remains higher.
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Inflation In-Depth | Weekly Economic Commentary | April 16, 2018
Producer and consumer prices moved higher in March, but both remain manageable. Inflation has been a major topic for financial markets in 2018.
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Solid Economy Overshadowed by Escalating Trade Tensions | Market Insight Quarterly | First Quarter 2018
Data pointed to a U.S. economy that has slowed slightly but continued to grow at a steady pace during the first quarter.
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Jobs and Trade in Perspective | Weekly Economic Commentary
Increasing trade tensions weighed on markets during the first week of April, and a weak March jobs report added to concerns, but in this market a little perspective can go a long way.
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First Quarter Earnings Preview: What to Watch | Weekly Market Commentary
The new tax law, solid economic growth globally, robust manufacturing activity, and a weak U.S. dollar set up another potentially strong earnings season.
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Staying Focused on the Big Picture | Client Letter by John Lynch | April 5, 2018
While the month of April has opened with some volatile market swings, we should remain focused on the underlying drivers that have a longer-term impact on the markets.
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