Viewpoints about Elections
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Infrastructure and municipal bonds—Washington gridlock and your portfolio
Without an infrastructure spending bill, some U.S. states are funding improvements in the municipal bond market. Associate Portfolio Manager Dennis DiCicco provides insight.
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Late-cycle investing: how to put excess cash to work
For investors worried about late-cycle markets and slow economic growth, balanced 60/40 portfolios may be an option for putting excess cash to work.
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Argentina's primary election: unexpected results, but what's next for investors?
Argentina's primary elections appear poised to hand a surprise victory to the underdog candidate, and markets have been roiled by the news. We take a closer look at the implications for the country and investors.
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Top searched finance terms of 2018
Year-end lists can contain insight for investors when thinking about the year ahead. We present the top searched-for finance-related terms in 2018.
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Habemus Brexit!
The UK government is in turmoil over the Prime Minister's hard-won Brexit deal. We look at the likelihood of it getting through Parliament and what's next for the UK.
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Politics and your portfolio: a closer look at this year's midterm elections
November 6 is Election Day in the United States. Take a closer look at what's at stake and how the markets might respond.
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Midterm election-year markets tend to find direction in November
In any given cycle, the relationship between elections and markets is not always clear, but over time some key trends come into focus.
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Stocks may have to wait until the geopolitical fog clears
First-quarter 2018 earnings are the strongest in years, yet stocks continue to languish. Market Strategist Matt Miskin explains why the rally may have to wait.
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French election takeaway: don't write off populism yet
The high likelihood of a defeat for Marine Le Pen in the French election won't end the clash between populism and Europe's economic status quo.
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Quality is paramount in a relatively expensive global equity market
Despite improved earnings prospects, global equity markets remain relatively expensive. Stocks' quality attributes are critical in such an environment.
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