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Rising bond yields — a validation of recovery or a challenge?
The world is set for a strong cyclical recovery. Andrew Mulliner, Head of Global Aggregate Strategies, shares his thoughts on the divergence in economic fortunes that are beginning to appear and the likely impact on investment opportunities.

Powerful factors coalescing for a rebound in U.S. travel and leisure
Portfolio Manager Jeremiah Buckley and Assistant Portfolio Manager David Chung discuss the strong recovery potential for travel and leisure industries as COVID restrictions ease.

Finding value in each other: active collaboration in stock and bond analysis
Assessing the benefits of active collaboration in stock and bond analysis.

A positive backdrop for US equities
Though volatility is likely to continue, Portfolio Manager Jeremiah Buckley thinks the outlook for equities remains constructive as we progress past the election and get closer to the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
Low rates vs. U.S. election: What matters for fixed income?
Central bank policy is likely to continue to have the biggest influence over fixed income markets, regardless of who wins the U.S. election.

Fundamentals before politics: the outlook for stocks and bonds through the election
Long-term market factors may prove to be more important for investors than short-term election uncertainty.

Business model investing: opportunity amid crisis
U.S. equities Portfolio Manager Nick Schommer discusses the importance of durable, competitively advantaged business models amid a disrupted economic environment.

Looking past election volatility
Director of Research Matt Peron says that while the 2020 U.S. presidential race could create volatility for stocks, such pullbacks are often based on fear, not long-term fundamentals.

Taking higher-quality risk in core plus bond portfolios
Greg Wilensky, Head of U.S. Fixed Income, discusses the importance of identifying and diversifying risk factors in bond portfolios.

Making sense of equities in 2020
George Maris, Co-Head of Equities – Americas, recaps equity market volatility in 2020 and what investors should consider as the outlook for the global economy remains unclear.

Equity’s response to COVID-19: Proceed with caution
Why we believe the recent rally in riskier assets ignores potential headwinds facing the U.S. economy due to lower consumption.

Oil crisis sparks market consolidation
Paul O’Connor, Head of the UK-based Multi-Asset Team, considers the prospects for equities and other risk assets, as negative oil prices put the brakes on the recent v-shaped market recovery.