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Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update In a slow week for economic data, stats like retail sales were weaker, but PPI also came in flat, which appeared to temper core inflation concerns from prior weeks. Equity markets were largely off, due to increased concerns … Continue reading
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Tagged China, crude oil prices, Europe, Hillshire Brands, inflation concerns, Iraq, Japan, Merck, oil prices, PPI, Priceline, Retail Sales, Tyson Foods, World Cup
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Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update: Featured by an unusual correction in the manufacturing ISM, economic data for the week was decent. The more dramatic news came from Europe, where the ECB provided additional easing and elected a new ‘negative interest rate’ policy, the … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update: Economic data looked a bit better, as winter weather problems continue to dissipate towards more normal ordering and manufacturing conditions. However, some data remains lackluster (GDP for the first quarter was revised down into negative territory). The ECB … Continue reading
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Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update Stronger reading in May’s preliminary Market PMI index brought optimism to the second half of this year. Housing sales data were mixed: New home sales rebounded in April after two months of declines; and existing house sales were … Continue reading
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Tagged Economic Update, Memorial Day weekend, PMI index, Russia
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Weekly Economic Update
Economic Update: Economic numbers were mixed, with April figures like retail sales lower, but regional Fed surveys for May showing a bit more promise. Inflation in CPI/PPI was higher than expected, with food price and housing increases being the primary … Continue reading
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Tagged Consumer Price Index, CPI, Economic numbers, Inflation, PCE, treasury yields
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MainStay Marketfield Update
The 75 day performance of Marketfield has generated some questions. As I write this, MFLDX is down 6.10% YTD. These results, though disappointing, are believed to be short term in nature by the team. I genuinely appreciate your past support, … Continue reading
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Tagged fixed income, Marketfield, Michael Aronstein, performance
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Weekly Economic Update
It was a slow week for economic news, but a few pieces came out positively. Janet Yellen’s congressional testimony was also benign and dovish—alluding to at least another year of easy monetary conditions. Equity markets were generally flattish on the … Continue reading
Weekly Economic Update
It was a busy week for economic data, with several key releases including 1st Quarter GDP—which disappointed. The Friday release of job growth, however, was strong. The Russia/Ukraine situation continues to simmer, but not yet boiling over, despite regional incidents … Continue reading
Fund Closing Announcement
It was just announced that T. Rowe Price Cap App is going to be conducting a more formal soft close. LSA is recommending that you keep any current positions and utilize the following funds as possible replacements: Janus Balanced – … Continue reading
Fed Note
Fed Note: The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee completed their two-day April meeting today, with no real surprises. As many expected, the group announced an additional tapering amount of $10 bil./month, which now lowers the monthly treasuries and mortgage-backed securities … Continue reading
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Tagged Fed, Fed Note, Federal Reserve Open Market Committee, The Fed, winter weather
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First Quarter Market Update
First Quarter Market Update with Bud Kasper & Dean Barber April 29th, 2014 LSA has posted the 1Q14 Market update call that Bud and Dean host live for their clients and prospects. This program allows Bud and Dean to communicate … Continue reading
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Portfolio Manager Commentary
Portfolio Manager Commentary: Short Duration Credit May 15, 2014 Robert A. Lee Partner & Director of Taxable Fixed Income Andrew H. O’Brien, CFA Partner, Portfolio Manager Lord Abbett Partners Rob Lee and Andy O’Brien talk about the trends that are affecting fixed-income … Continue reading →