Global Outlook: Recovery and Risk
Markets may continue to see volatility in 2023 as they navigate between global economic growth and inflation fears, with central banks' decreasing rate hikes and China's reopening.
Risk for 2023: China Reopening
Chinese officials may be preparing to bring an end to China's zero-COVID policy but reopening the world's second-largest economy could bring inflationary challenges.
What a Strong U.S. Dollar May Mean for Investors
Should you adjust your portfolio in response to a strong U.S. dollar?
Central Banks Stepping Down
Central banks seem to be stepping down from aggressive rate hikes, which may lead to a year-end "Santa Pause" rally for stocks.
Dangers to U.S. Economy from Without and Within
Recent events in the U.K. and China as well as the Russia/Ukraine war and the strong dollar are impacting the global economy. How will they affect the U.S. markets and economy?
Revenge of the Markets
Markets can have more sway over policymakers than vice versa, as demonstrated in the U.K. recently. Here are three ideas for what markets may compel other policymakers to do next.
The End of Earnings Growth?
The earnings outlook is dimming as the economy slows, which could result in cuts to earnings forecasts and downside for stocks. U.K. earnings have been a surprising outperformer.
What's Next: Good, Bad, & Ugly
The persistence of global inflation could determine which of the three paths central banks may follow and which market qualities investors might consider for their portfolios.
Home Is Where the Inflation Is
Central Banks relying on inflation measures based on rentals, rather than home prices, may persist in raising rates, applying more economic brakes despite easing home sales.
China Q&A: Top 5 Questions
Topics like inflation, currency, and government policies dominate questions about the world's second-largest economy. Here we provide answers for investors about China.