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The Week Ahead – Back to the U.S.S.R.

By | 3/7/22 9:35 AM Brett Dulyea, CFA, CAIA
| 3/7/22 9:35 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.

I spent a good part of the weekend looking at the horrific images coming out of Ukraine. It is very difficult to accept that we have war in Europe in these modern times. Just goes to show you should not take either peace or democracy for granted. I am heartened to see the outpouring of support..

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Investments & Economy The Week Ahead Grow

The Week Ahead – Battles on Multiple Fronts

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. 

Last week was difficult. The Russian invasion of Ukraine roiled markets last week, with the S&P 500 entering correction territory before reversing to finish the week up 0.8%. War has a dynamic of its own which, once embarked on, cannot be controlled. The threat of Russian military aggression had..

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War in Europe: A Worldwide Crisis or An Isolated Travesty?

| 2/25/22 2:10 PM
7 minute read

“Peace is the virtue of civilization. War is its crime.” – Victor Hugo            

Red Dawn

Just before daybreak on February 24, Russia launched a military offensive against Ukraine, which the latter described as a “full-scale invasion.” In such times, fundamentals cede their place to the dynamics of risk management across global markets and to investor psychology. Media headlines will dominate, emotions will arise, and staying focused on..

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