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Markets & Economy

Answers to your 5 biggest investment concerns
Inflation

Inflation: What can investors expect?
Interest Rates

Debt ceiling deadline could disrupt money markets
Global Equities

5 investment lessons from the pandemic
World Markets Review

World Markets Review for second quarter 2021
Global Equities

4 trends reshaping the value vs. growth landscape
Inflation

Market's view of transitory inflation may be premature
Economic Indicators

4 things global financial cycles are telling us
Bonds

Midyear Outlook: Inflation? Keep calm about bonds and carry on
United States

Midyear Outlook: U.S. looks set to boom, zoom and consume
Emerging Markets

4 charts on reasons to consider EM local currency bonds
Technology & Innovation

Big Tech stocks: How to gauge regulatory risk
Defined Benefit

Early investment implications of multiemployer plan aid
Municipal Bonds

5 charts on the relative opportunity in muni bonds
Inflation

April’s price jump alters the inflation outlook
United States

4 reasons why U.S. debt may not spin out of control
Currencies

How to talk to clients about Bitcoin
U.S. Equities

Value or growth? Both, says veteran portfolio manager
Bonds

Long duration credit update for the first quarter of 2021
Technology & Innovation

Semiconductors could be the new oil: Here’s why
Bonds

High-yield bonds: 5 things to know today
World Markets Review

World Markets Review for first quarter 2021
Liability-Driven Investing

3 fundamental pension risk management questions all plan sponsors should ask
Bonds

Amid an economic boom, how high can rates go?
Currencies

Bitcoin bubble or currency of the future?
Interest Rates

Four reasons not to fear rising interest rates
Markets & Economy

The coming M&A wave: 5 key questions answered
China

China: Policy and investment implications under Biden
Global Equities

Beyond Tesla: Electric cars shift into the fast lane
Emerging Markets

Will India be the next high-growth emerging market?
Long-Term Investing

The world in 2030: Investing for the next decade
U.S. Equities

Is Big Tech in big trouble?
Inflation

Will the Fed’s new policy framework bring higher inflation?
U.S. Equities

Roaring ‘20s: How pent-up demand could fuel recovery
Bonds

Long duration credit update for the fourth quarter of 2020
Global Equities

Rob Lovelace on the year ahead
Bonds

Emerging markets debt outlook: What will 2021 bring?
Emerging Markets

5 reasons why EM equities could power ahead in 2021
Election

Washington watch: Priorities emerge under new leadership
Bonds

Municipal bond outlook: Silver lining to COVID storm clouds
World Markets Review

World Markets Reviews for fourth quarter and full year 2020
U.S. Equities

What lies ahead for the U.S. economy?
Global Equities

In the money: Financial exchanges hit the sweet spot
Brexit

Brexit deal builds new barriers to U.K.-EU trade
Global Equities

2021 Outlook: Turning points on the road to recovery
Bonds

Fixed income outlook: How to use bonds in a bumpy recovery
United States

U.S. outlook: The future is here, and it’s digital
Markets & Economy

Elections and a vaccine: Implications for fixed income investors
Technology & Innovation

Five technology trends to watch in a post-COVID world
Election

U.S. election results bring policy priorities into focus
Election

What the U.S. election means for investors
Global Equities

How multinationals are faring in the COVID era
Bonds

Long duration credit update for the third quarter of 2020
Retail

The necessity of luxury: What makes this industry so resilient?
United States

Recovery watch: When will growth return?
Bonds

Is the dollar’s stumble a sign of things to come?
World Markets Review

Markets extend gains as coronavirus uncertainty continues
Politics

U.S. political change: Sweeping or incremental?
Election

How elections move markets in 5 charts
Long-Term Investing

Lessons from 5 decades of investing
Inflation

Fed's shift on inflation unlikely to send it higher soon
Global Equities

Quality Growth: Resilient businesses in a low-rate world
Bonds

Corporate defaults have tripled: What you need to know
Defined Benefit

An analyst’s eye view of the risks ahead for plan sponsors
Bonds

Long duration credit update for the second quarter of 2020
Equity

Dreams of 2030: Small caps and the next innovation wave
China

China: 3 views on what’s next for its economy and stocks
Market Volatility

The Night Watch sheds daylight on market disruptions
World Markets Review

Financial markets rebound as coronavirus uncertainty continues
U.S. Equities

Greetings from 2030: Growth investing for the next decade
Portfolio Construction

Portfolio makeover: 4 moves to consider in 2020
International

International outlook: Markets on the comeback trail
Municipal Bonds

COVID-19 leaves munis bowed but not broken
Bonds

Fixed income outlook: Four actions to take in bond portfolios
Global Equities

Midyear Outlook: Recovery on the horizon
Japan

Japanification: A not-so-remote — or bleak — possibility
U.S. Equities

U.S. outlook: From recession to recovery
Investment Menu

The importance of fixed income to the glide path
Market Volatility

BBB bonds face their moment of truth
Fixed Income

The outlook for credit in a recessionary economy
Dividends

The outlook for dividends in a recessionary world
Market Volatility

Guide to market recoveries
Dividends

Navigating a new landscape for dividends
Market Volatility

Health care sector update: Battle against COVID-19 spurs demand for products and services
Bonds

Long duration credit update for the first quarter of 2020
Market Volatility

Corporate issuance skyrockets as liquidity returns to bond markets
Market Volatility

Bond market perspective: Why it’s important to stay strong at the core
Market Volatility

Where do stock markets go from here?
Regulation & Legislation

CARES Act: What investors and small businesses need to know
Market Volatility

Preparing for the next recession: 9 things you need to know
Market Volatility

$2 trillion stimulus will cushion impact of COVID-19
Market Volatility

Credit markets will remain challenged amid volatility
Market Volatility

“Courage! We have been here before”
Market Volatility

Rob Lovelace on what a recovery could look like
Market Volatility

Answers to your 5 biggest Fed rate cut and bond questions
Market Volatility

A message from American Funds Distributors CEO Matt O’Connor
Market Volatility

Capital CEO Tim Armour on weathering the coronavirus
Market Volatility

4 ways to stay calm when markets stumble
Market Volatility

Coronavirus: Our economists weigh in on the U.S., China and Europe
Market Volatility

Coronavirus: What's next for global growth?
Election

3 mistakes investors make during election years
Market Volatility

Coronavirus outbreak: What it means for markets
Asset Allocation

Your top 6 investing questions for 2020 answered
Trade

Why multinationals can survive trade conflicts
Bonds

Municipal bond outlook: Tailwinds still blowing, just not as strong
Emerging Markets

EM outlook: Forget about trade, Chinese consumers are the key
Economic Indicators

2020 Outlook: Seek balance amid political and economic risk
Markets & Economy

2020 Outlook webinar
Fixed Income

Fixed income outlook: Meet uncertainty with balance
Global Equities

International outlook: It's about companies, not indexes
U.S. Equities

U.S. outlook: Maintain balance in this election year
Asset Allocation

What’s a defensive stock in 2020?
Demographics & Culture

Robert Shiller on 3 stories that helped shape the economy
Bonds

5 ways to approach corporate bonds in a late-cycle economy
International

International investing in 2020: Your comprehensive guide
Trade

Trade tightrope: Investors eye U.S.-China “mini” deal
U.S. Equities

Binge watching: Could corporate debt sink the U.S. economy?
Europe

Life after Brexit: Will the European economy rebound?
Municipal Bonds

Muni mania: Why municipal bonds are breaking records in 2019
Inflation

The Fed cuts rates again amid low inflation. What’s keeping it down?
Emerging Markets

Argentina update: Q&A with emerging markets debt investment analyst
Market Volatility

Investing ahead of a recession: 5 mistakes to avoid
Technology & Innovation

Sign up for the business model of the future
Interest Rates

As the yield curve inverts, will the U.S. see negative interest rates?
Trade

Will a trade war push the U.S. economy into recession?
Asset Allocation

Has growth investing run its course?
China

A view of China from the ground up
Monetary Policy

Fed rate cut shifts monetary policy into overdrive
Interest Rates

Fed’s interest rate pivot brings new risks
Defined Contribution

5 keys to improving participant outcomes in retirement plans
Economic Indicators

2019 Midyear Outlook
Liability-Driven Investing

Long duration credit update for the first quarter of 2019
China

China A shares: A massive market ripe for stock selection
Bonds

Bond shake-up: What you need to know about Morningstar splitting out the core
Global Equities

New perspectives on global equities
Dividends

Defensive investing has paid dividends in down markets
Interest Rates

As the Fed hits pause, 3 perspectives on the markets
Market Volatility

Perspectives on the next recession
Market Volatility

What volatility means for retirement plan participants
China

Beware China's slowing economy
Dividends

You know the FAANGs, now meet the DANGs
Brexit

Brexit outlook: What British uncertainty means for markets
Bonds

Why fixed income? 4 roles your bond portfolio should play
Market Volatility

Correction or bear? 6 charts that explain market declines
Market Volatility

Market timing can contribute to investor mistakes
Market Volatility

Not all bear markets are created equal
Monetary Policy

What’s next for the Fed in 2019?
Economic Indicators

2019 Outlook: Markets and economies
Market Volatility

Brace for volatility as U.S.-China trade dispute worsens
Market Volatility

Rates rise and China slides: Making sense of market volatility
U.S. Equities

U.S. equity picture in 3 parts: Policy, economy and markets
Trade

The global consolidation wave in 5 charts
Politics

3 key takeaways from the U.S. midterm elections
Market Volatility

Putting technology stocks’ volatility in perspective
Emerging Markets

Emerging markets’ volatility woes appear isolated
Monetary Policy

The Fed rate hike and what it means for bond portfolios
Europe

European markets: Navigating choppy seas
Dividends

Where in the world are the dividends? Try going global
Politics

Can midterm elections move markets? 5 charts to watch
Investment Menu

What CFOs need to know about DC plan investments
Emerging Markets

Emerging markets: What you need to know about the selloff and potential opportunities
Asset Allocation

How to upgrade your fixed income asset allocation.
Asset Allocation

Small-cap outlook: How and why to invest in small-cap stocks
Long-Term Investing

5 investment lessons that stand the test of time
Trade

The state of global trade tariffs in 6 charts
Monetary Policy

Not so easy money: The tide is turning from QE to QT
Economic Indicators

Capital spending has soared in 2018
Economic Indicators

Can U.S. consumers’ dollars keep flowing?
U.S. Equities

Valuations are high but may be justified
Emerging Markets

What’s next for emerging markets debt?
Global Equities

Why global equity exposure remains important in today’s markets
Economic Indicators

Who benefits from rising commodity prices?
Market Volatility

Is tech volatility here to stay?
Asset Allocation

How much international equity do you need?
U.S. Equities

Which sectors do well during bear markets?
Bonds

10-year Treasury yields: 3 views on 3%
Asset Allocation

Can growth stocks continue their strong run?
Market Volatility

Volatility: The long-term investor’s unlikely ally
Economic Indicators

Stronger growth may mean risk-on for investors
China

New Perspective Fund manager bullish on China despite trade tiff
Inflation

Moderately higher inflation shouldn’t unsettle markets
Market Volatility

Putting market volatility in perspective
Trade

U.S.-China trade dispute may rankle markets but shouldn’t derail global economy
Technology & Innovation

Technology sector remains attractive despite recent steep decline
Economic Indicators

Sluggish wage growth leaves room for further economic expansion
Defined Contribution

Why 25 companies just increased their retirement plan contributions
Inflation

The Fed keeps a close eye on inflation. Here’s why you should too
Yield Curve

What does a flattening yield curve mean for the economy?
Market Volatility

Greater volatility likely as fiscal stimulus pairs with monetary tightening
Economic Indicators

A caution signal for the U.S. equity market?
Market Volatility

Setbacks from shocks are often short-lived
Market Volatility

How to manage volatility in defined contribution plans
Market Volatility

Bear markets look less fierce with a long-term perspective
Taxes

Tax-aware investors should rethink high yield
Market Volatility

How long can volatile markets last?
Interest Rates

U.S. interest rates should stay range-bound, despite uptick in inflation
Market Volatility

Renewed volatility means it’s time to refocus on fixed income
Market Volatility

Volatility is back, but don’t give up on 2018
Trade

U.S. tax reform: 6 key takeaways
Asset Allocation

Is now the time to de-risk your core bond allocation?
Market Volatility

The return of market volatility is expected and healthy
Market Volatility

Stocks pull back amid signs of rising rates and higher inflation
Europe

After strong rally, value remains in European equities
United States

How long can the economic expansion continue? Our U.S. economist weighs in
Emerging Markets

Signs of maturity emerge in China and emerging markets
Interest Rates

Fed hikes likely to continue in 2018 as inflation firms
Monetary Policy

In with a bang, out with a whimper
U.S. Equities

Be selective when investing in the U.S. consumer
Interest Rates

Rising rates an opportunity to seize, not a risk to avoid
Economic Indicators

The consumer is always right
Global Equities

EuroPacific Growth Fund manager sees brighter outlook for international equities
Asset Allocation

Compromising on bond fund quality may put your portfolio at risk
Risk

Searching for income? Make sure the risk is worth the reward
Global Equities

4 charts that explain the importance of global flexibility in equity portfolios
Market Volatility

Volatility is near historic lows, but don’t get complacent
Asset Allocation

The rules of global diversification are changing
U.S. Equities

Are U.S. stocks priced for perfection? AMBAL portfolio manager says yes
Municipal Bonds

Municipal bonds can add more to core — 4 facts investors need to know
Demographics & Culture

Women and investing: Myth vs. reality
Technology & Innovation

Why “tech giants” are misunderstood
Global Equities

Your equity portfolio may be more global than you think
Finance & Banking

10 years later, financials have reached new heights
Japan

Japan’s economic outlook: Land of the rising GDP?
Interest Rates

Despite recent fed hikes, interest rates remain low
Global Equities

3 reasons for international investing today
Bonds

Investment-grade corporates: A bridge between equities and bonds
Monetary Policy

How a shrinking federal reserve balance sheet will affect bonds
Millennials

OMG. Millennials lifting strong labor market even higher
Currencies

Why is the dollar weaker? Look towards Europe
Millennials

New workforce natives: millennials set their sights on tomorrow
Technology & Innovation

Are tech stocks the next bubble? Not if you look at profits
U.S. Equities

Don’t be surprised if equity markets lose their sizzle in the summer
Technology & Innovation

Where’s all the volatility in tech stocks?
Bonds

Deepening fissures: Navigating the shifting ground of American retail
U.S. Equities

Feeling the bite from U.S. valuations? Remove the FANGs
Technology & Innovation

4 charts that show this tech boom is no dot-com bubble
Regulation & Legislation

Are state-sponsored plans the future of retirement savings?
Economic Indicators

The U.S. is firing on more cylinders
Currencies

Time for investors to rethink dollar’s impact on international equities
Economic Indicators

Growth remains steady but low
Monetary Policy

The Fed’s raising short-term rates. Why have bond markets shrugged?
Technology & Innovation

Tech is hijacking the stock market — here are 3 reasons why that’s OK
United States

10 charts that explain what you need to know about the U.S. economy
Currencies

U.S. interest rates may be on the rise, but has the dollar peaked?
U.S. Equities

Growth investing in a low growth environment: Q&A with a portfolio manager
Economic Indicators

U.S. investment spending is picking up
Trade

As global trade patterns shift, should investors worry?
Asset Allocation

Seeking higher returns outside the U.S.? Consider more U.S. exposure
Demographics & Culture

Why Americans are finally saving again, and why it’s still not enough
Politics

Why have investors shrugged off political uncertainty?
Retirement Planning

5 things you should know about health savings accounts
Monetary Policy

The Fed’s rate lift in March could slow the pace of future hikes
Global Equities

Here’s why you shouldn’t give up on international stocks
Interest Rates

3 reasons bond investors need not panic about rising rates
India

Has India’s economy recovered from the shock of the currency recall?
Investment Menu

How to get retirement plan participants to go global
Market Volatility

Markets can take time adjusting to the policy fog
Economic Indicators

Stocks may not be as expensive as they seem. Here’s why
Global Equities

Is the world deglobalizing?
Technology & Innovation

Looking for income? Technology stocks may be an answer
Active Management

When markets turn down, active managers have often held up
Economic Indicators

The United States: a tale of two economies
Millennials

Educated, mistrustful and conservative with money, millennials are different
Retail

How the world shops — and what that means for investors
Japan

It’s tough to grow when consumers don’t spend
Millennials

Millennials are growing more confident in the economy
Investment Menu

Legal insights: Passive does not reduce fiduciary liability
Inflation

Inflation is creeping higher
Demographics & Culture

The truth about retirement: It’s not all about dollars and sense
Brexit

Brexit: How did we get here?

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