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The Context

By Andy Hicks 19 Nov 2018

Welcome to The Context, our Financial Intelligence newsletter containing thought leadership articles spanning a host of asset classes.

EPFR Fund Flows

Questions abound as investors search for value

By Cameron Brandt 19 Nov 2018

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Ryan Nauman's Weekly Recap 11.19.18

By Ryan Nauman 19 Nov 2018

The Q3 earnings growth is on pace to be the largest growth since 2010. Despite the stellar earnings growth, markets have been volatile with sharp intra-day moves since the beginning of October. Investors have looked past the stellar earnings while focusing more on headline risks and securing profits rather than capitalizing on the solid earnings and falling valuations. There are notable risks at play - slowing global growth, trade concerns, and rising interest rates – which will continue for the time being. These risks have caused investors to take a defensive stance and until the risks subside, namely trade concerns, while we experienced heightened volatility. A resolution to trade will provide a much-needed boost to equities and help ease some global growth concerns. Read more from Ryan Nauman's Weekly Recap and subscribe to have it delivered to your inbox each week!

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The Context

By Marcus Dewsnap 12 Nov 2018

Welcome to The Context, our Financial Intelligence newsletter containing thought leadership articles spanning a host of asset classes.

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Ryan Nauman's Weekly Recap 11.12.18

By Ryan Nauman 12 Nov 2018

Oil prices have fallen recently and we get more information regarding oil this week from OPEC and IEA. As the holiday shopping season gets closer, we get retail sales data, which may give us a little glimpse into what to expect moving forward. Investors will get more inflation data, which looks to stay around 2%, despite a tight labor market and increasing input costs. Finally, we are reaching the final leg of the third quarter earnings cycle. We will find out if retail stores capitalized on a strong consumer and what their expectations are for the upcoming holiday season. Read more from Ryan Nauman's Weekly Recap and subscribe to have it delivered to your inbox each week!

EPFR Fund Flows

China and Japan Equity Funds continue to find support while Europe Funds struggle

By Cameron Brandt 12 Nov 2018

IGM FX and Rates

The Context

By Marcus Dewsnap 05 Nov 2018

Welcome to The Context, our Financial Intelligence newsletter containing thought leadership articles spanning a host of asset classes.

EPFR Fund Flows

The Month Ahead…

By Cameron Brandt 05 Nov 2018

The Month Ahead…

EPFR Fund Flows

Bond Funds see biggest monthly outflow in October since 4Q15

By Cameron Brandt 05 Nov 2018

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The Month Ahead…

By David Santschi 05 Nov 2018

The Month Ahead…

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Ryan Nauman's Weekly Recap 11.05.18

By Ryan Nauman 05 Nov 2018

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know midterm elections will take place Tuesday. I am very far from a political commentator, but I feel it is definitely worth discussing. There is a lot at stake here, will the GOP be able to retain control over both chambers of Congress, or will Democrats be able to wrestle away control of the House or the Senate or both? Below I take a look at some of the market implications. Read more from Ryan Nauman's Weekly Recap and subscribe to have it delivered to your inbox each week!

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IGM US Mid-Term Elections Preview

By Christopher Shiells, Tony Nyman, Marcus Dewsnap, Robert Graystone, and Ed Blake 01 Nov 2018

IGM's US MID-TERM ELECTION PREVIEW – America 'still' First is now available. This report looks ahead to the key risk event next week - the 6th November US Congress and Senate elections. In it we tackle why these mid-terms are attracting greater than usual attention this time around, the possible outcomes and what this means for US economic and foreign policy for the remainder of President Trump's first term in office. Highlights include: A look at the fiscal implications of the vote and what this means for Fed policy. The likely impact on the USD and UST yields. The consequences this could have on Emerging Markets.

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The Context

By Marcus Dewsnap 29 Oct 2018

Welcome to The Context, our Financial Intelligence newsletter containing thought leadership articles spanning a host of asset classes.

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Ryan Nauman's Weekly Recap 10.29.18

By Ryan Nauman 29 Oct 2018

Typically, investors follow corporate earnings and look for solid growth. However, that hasn’t been the case during the current earnings season. As of Friday the 26th, 48% of the S&P 500 companies have reported third quarter earnings. Currently, year-over-year earnings growth is on pace to eclipse 20%, which would beat analyst’s expectations of 19% growth. Energy, Financials, Communication Services, Materials, Information Technology, Industrials, and Consumer Discretionary sectors have all posted year-over-year revenue growth north of 15%. Additionally, 77% of the reporting companies have posted a positive EPS surprise, while 59% have posted a positive sales surprise. The positive EPS surprise of 77% is above the five year average of 71%, while in aggregate, earnings have beat expectations by 6.5%, which beats the five year average of 4.6%. At the current pace, the third quarter year-over-year earnings growth will be the third highest since Q3 2010. Solid numbers, right? Read more from Ryan Nauman's Weekly Recap and subscribe to have it delivered to your inbox each week!

EPFR Fund Flows

Major Asian markets still look good to some investors

By Cameron Brandt 29 Oct 2018