How long might the dollar rally last? A rapid shift in the outlook for the global economy — punctuated by soaring inflation, Europe’s deepening woes and increasing fears of a worldwide recession — is having an enormous impact on currency markets. The U.S. dollar has continued to climb higher, building on its impressive rally during [...]
U.S. outlook: Time to pursue all-weather investing With economic storm clouds obscuring the outlook for U.S. growth, investors may want to prepare their portfolios for ongoing market volatility. “The environment is changing rapidly and significant headwinds have emerged,” says U.S. economist Jared Franz. “But clear areas of strength can be found across the American economy.” [...]
3 min Read Midyear Outlook: U.S. is set to boom, zoom and consume Remember that iconic photo signifying the end of World War II, with sailors kissing nurses in New York’s Times Square? Don’t expect quite that much exuberance this year, but Americans [...]
3 min Read Midyear Outlook: Inflation? Keep calm about bonds and carry on Higher inflation and rising yields have some investors questioning whether they should stick with bonds. Undoubtedly, 2021 is shaping up to be one of the more challenging years for fixed [...]