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The Week Ahead – A Visit from St. Nicholas

Welcome to “The Week Ahead” where we take a moment to provide our thoughts on what we can expect in markets and the economy during the upcoming week.

“'Twas the night before Christmas, when markets flowed with no care, Not a creature was stirring, least of all a bear,Investments and portfolios were looked at with care,In hopes that high returns soon would be there;Investors were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of bull markets danced..

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The Week Ahead – Prepare for Rain

Welcome to “The Week Ahead” where we take a moment to provide our thoughts on what we can expect in markets and the economy during the upcoming week.

The past decade has been extraordinary in terms of economic management and a changing political landscape. Investing amidst the deepest and most virulent recession in memory – a time when capital was scarce and investors were overpaid to take risk – has been rewarding. "Winner take all" has been..

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The Week Ahead – The Happiest Market

By | 12/9/19 8:00 AM Brett Dulyea, CFA, CAIA
| 12/9/19 8:00 AM

Welcome to “The Week Ahead” where we take a moment to provide our thoughts on what we can expect in markets and the economy during the upcoming week.

My five-year-old son just finished his first season of AYSO soccer. His team was stunningly dominant, as we had a couple of future FIFA all-stars on the squad. Despite being the only player on his team who hadn’t played soccer before, he did well and most importantly he had fun. Indeed, during..

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