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A Time of Transition
Since the stock market low in March, financial markets have gradually recovered. The sprint chaos has abated, but anxiety remains high.
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Tug of War
While the market has seen a strong recovery, the tug of war between policy makers and the virus is ongoing.
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Shock, Recovery & Strategy
The world changed dramatically over the last six weeks. A recovery is coming, but it will take a while for the economy, financial markets, and every-day life to return to normal.
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Extreme Market Conditions
Fear of the Coronavirus and its impact on the economy has created extreme volatility in financial markets. Less than a month ago, the U.S. stock market was at an all-time high, economic growth was steady, and tensions from the trade war were abating.
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The Bear That Wasn’t
The fourth quarter of 2018 was filled with anxiety about a pending recession. The long-awaited bear market was about to arrive.
Heightened uncertainty is a drag on stocks, and the emotions surrounding an election can be quite strong.