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October 10, 2019 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Policy Uncertainty Intensifies

Geopolitical matters have complicated the tug-of-war between fiscal and monetary policies and contributed to investor concerns about increased policy uncertainty. Policy uncertainty will likely persist, but we think financial markets will climb this wall of worry. ...

October 2, 2019 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Global Economy Muddles Along

The U.S. economy continues to perform well when compared to the rest of the developed world, and is still exhibiting growth near its long-term trend. The outlook in other developed economies is not quite as bright, however, as unconventional and aggressive policy decisions from...

September 25, 2019 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Central Banks Are Back

Since we began highlighting the return of fiscal leadership as a primary driver for economic and market activity nearly two years ago, we've seen the return to central bank dominance, particularly by the U.S. Federal Reserve. This has significant implications for global markets. ...

September 18, 2019 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

The Curious Case of Negative Yields

There's a growing pile of negative-yielding debt around the world amid extraordinary monetary policy initiatives. While maintaining respect for global money flows, we believe the combination of economic fundamentals, domestic monetary policy, and a widening federal budget deficit limit the prospects for sub-zero yields...

September 11, 2019 In Weekly Commentary By SJK

Corporate Earnings Outlook

We lowered our 2019 earnings growth forecast for the S&P 500 Index on August 19 due to increased risk to economic growth and corporate profits from the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China. Until we get clarity on trade, we believe...

September 9, 2019 In Insurance By SJK

Buying Life Insurance: What Kind and How Much?

Finding the middle ground between being "insurance poor" and unprotected requires assessing real needs and choosing products that are affordable. This article introduces different types of insurance products and the role that they can play in a personal financial plan....

In Videos By SJK

Sandwich Generation

An increasing number of Americans between the ages of 45 and 65 find themselves struggling to cope with the conflicting demands of caring for aging parents while helping children pay for college or launch their careers. This video discusses steps your clients can take now...