Stocks enjoyed another month of gains in February, a positive signal for potential gains over the rest of the year.
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Global Portfolio Strategy | February 07, 2024
Stocks started 2024 off on a positive note with gains in January and early February, a positive signal for potential gains over the rest of the year. Returns were driven by increasing investor confidence in a soft landing,…
Global Portfolio Strategy | January 2024
Stocks capped off a strong 2023 with solid gains in December amid increasing investor confidence in a soft landing, supported by falling inflation and a clear pivot by the Federal Reserve (Fed). The S&P 500 Index gained 4.4% for the month after a nearly 9% gain in November, to bring the index’s 2023 return to 26.3% including dividends.
Global Portfolio Strategy | August 2023
Stocks rose nicely in July, as the S&P 500 Index returned 3.2% for the month, bringing its year-to-date gain to a stellar 20.7%. The fifth straight monthly gain for the index came amid expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) pause, resilient U.S…
Global Portfolio Strategy | July 07, 2023
Stocks rose solidly in June, as the S&P 500 Index returned 6.6% for the month, bringing its first half gain to a stellar 16.9%. June gains came despite an increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve (Fed) and resulting rise in interest rates as market participants seemed...
Global Portfolio Strategy | March 07, 2023
The STAAC has slightly reduced its overweight equities allocation but maintains its preference for stocks over bonds.
Global Portfolio Strategy | December 7, 2022
The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee has upgraded its view of financials from negative to neutral, while the precious metals view goes from negative to positive.
Global Portfolio Strategy | November 8, 2022
The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee maintains its overweight equities recommendation relative to bonds.
Global Portfolio Strategy | October 5, 2022
The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee revised S&P 500 year-end fair value target of 4,000-4,100.
Global Portfolio Strategy | September 7, 2022
The Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Committee downgraded its view of emerging market equities from neutral to negative.