The Meeting of Trends: A Value-Oriented Investment Strategy
In the last two commentaries we focused on asset allocation in times of change and on particular sectors that may benefit from forthcoming policy changes. In this commentary we would like to focus on an emerging convergence and suggest that a value-oriented approach...Weekly Market Update
Market Action A wild week in trading ended with U.S. stocks posting new highs despite the surprise election of Donald Trump as the 45th President. Futures crashed during the election, down over 5%, but recovered to post strong gains. Stocks moved on speculation of...Initial Reflections on US Elections and Markets’ Reaction: The Sisyphus Dilemma
As the results of the election kept coming in on Tuesday night, the futures markets indicated a turbulent opening for Wednesday. However, as the morning hours were unfolding and as the closing indicates, we had a complete reversal with the Dow Jones Industrial Average...Weekly Market Update
Market Action U.S. equities have ended each of the past 9 sessions lower, the longest losing streak since 1980. While employment data came in slightly below expectations on Friday, most of the negative sentiment is being attributed to a volatile election season. The...US Presidential Election and Market Perspectives: Asset Allocation in Times of Change
Within six days the US election will (probably) be over. Serious statistical models show that the outcome may be more uncertain than pundits predict. Some of the latest polls in swing states show a pretty tight race, while some national polls show the race being a...Sign Up for Our Publications
