“Although the depth of detail of this new law may be intimidating, on balance, we believe its passage provides firmer footing for investors as we begin a new year.”
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“In anticipation of a large tax reform deal that has powered equity markets higher, the Treasury market has been oddly quiet. ”
Source: WEEKLY COMMENTARY
“The bull market continues to march higher.”
Source: WEEKLY COMMENTARY
“In 2017, the Fed hit its mark for the expected number of rate hikes after missing by a wide margin in the prior two years.”
Source: WEEKLY COMMENTARY
“Increased stocks view from neutral to neutral/positive. Lowered bond view from neutral to neutral/negative. Increased large value view to neutral/positive. Lowered large growth view to neutral/negative. Lowered Treasuries view to neutral/negative.”
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“We expect the fixed income market to be under pressure in the coming year.”
Source: WEEKLY COMMENTARY
“Several economic surprise indexes hit multi-year highs in November.”
Source: WEEKLY COMMENTARY
“Companies remained generally upbeat during the third quarter earnings season, based on the LPL Research Corporate Beige Book Barometer.”
Source: WEEKLY COMMENTARY
“Economic reports released in November 2017, which mostly reflect economic activity in October, largely exceeded economists’ consensus expectations with several very strong reports pointing to potential acceleration.”
Source: WEEKLY COMMENTARY
“We expect the fixed income market to be under pressure in the coming year.”
Source: WEEKLY COMMENTARY
