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Markets

Rising Earnings Should Boost Inflation, But Not Necessarily Stocks
Posted By Ben Breitholtz  |  Newsclips

Rising real earnings suggest core inflation and wages will rise on a lag. The S&P 500 will likely continue to rise, but ultimately produce dampened returns and higher volatility based on similar past scenarios. U.S. TIPS standout as calm, stable performers.... Read More

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A Look At Active Managers’ Performance
Posted By Jim Bianco  |  Newsclips

Active management can often outperform in a bear market while still losing money. Convincing investors of the value in this is no easy task.... Read More

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Tightening Financial Conditions Finally on the Way
Posted By Ben Breitholtz  |  Newsclips

Tighter financial conditions are finally on their way after a long period of central bank stimulus. High yield has yet to reflect increased risks, but the heightened number of so-called zombie companies demands attention.... Read More

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CoT Webcasts For March 16, 2018
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Four short webcasts detailing the March 16, 2018 Commitment of Traders report.... Read More

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Munis Looking to Reclaim Top Risk-adjusted Performer
Posted By Ben Breitholtz  |  Newsclips

The U.S. economic cycle has yet to show major cracks or signs of impending recession. But, the pace of rate hikes expected by the Federal Reserve is not yet squaring with realized inflation. Municipal bonds looks primed to rebound in the event inflation fears continue to abate.... Read More

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EM Battling Higher Developed Real Yields, But Hedging Concerns Remain
Posted By Ben Breitholtz  |  Newsclips

Emerging markets are susceptible to higher volatility in the event the U.S. dollar and real yields climb. But, repositioning away from the likes of emerging market debt likely has more to do with the shifting relationship between risk and safe assets. Hedging will become much more problematic going forward.... Read More