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Strengths and weaknesses across emerging markets: COVID-19’s uneven impact
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting some emerging-market economies harder than others. Join an EM equity specialist for a (virtual) global tour.
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Municipal bond market update: a crisis averted
The Fed’s historic policy backstop and the government’s $2+ trillion fiscal stimulus could go a long way toward shoring up muni market sentiment. And yet caution remains warranted for muni bond investors.
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From coronavirus to credit market stress
The Fed acted quickly to alleviate signs of stress in the fixed-income market in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Has it done enough?
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Diversification isn’t dead: the case for balanced 60/40 portfolios
Despite predictions that the traditional 60/40 balanced portfolio was doomed, the recent volatility has again proven the benefits of a diversified investment strategy.
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Fiscal policy and the threat of global recession
Does COVID-19 require a different policy response than the Global Financial Crisis? We explore the need for big fiscal stimulus, not just monetary measures.
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Using market volatility for tax-loss harvesting with ETFs
ETFs may be an efficient vehicle to potentially save on taxes by harvesting losses during the coronavirus-driven volatility.
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The Fed's historic stimulus
Having slashed interest rates to near zero and played down the likelihood of negative rates, has the Fed run out of tools to prop up growth? Our experts think not. Read the latest analysis from Frances Donald.
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The 2020 bear market–an exogenous shock for the history books
With the arrival of a bear market, it's instructive to examine what’s unique about this downturn relative to past bears for clues as to when a potential recovery could emerge.
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Navigating the new normal
Working from home takes work—but it doesn't have to be a chore. Read our tips for working from home in the current environment and for making the most of virtual meetings.
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An ETF investing checklist for volatile markets
ETF investors can better navigate volatile markets by keeping a few basic principles in mind, including resisting the urge to panic-sell.
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