November 12, 2020 US Economy Still Faces a Long Path Back to Normal by Eric Winograd US third quarter GDP was better than expected, though our updated economic forecasts still show a quick but incomplete recovery. Over time, this should give way to a more gradual, lengthy path back to “normal.” But there are a lot of moving parts. Economics Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 11, 2020 Elections? Vaccines? What They Could Mean for the US Economy by Eric Winograd Two recent developments could have big implications for the US economic outlook: general elections and news of very promising progress on a COVID-19 vaccine. To understand the ramifications, we have to distinguish near term from longer term. Coronavirus, Economics, Fixed Income, US Election Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
November 11, 2020 Is There Light at the End of the COVID-19 Tunnel for the Euro Area? by Darren Williams A fresh round of lockdowns means a difficult winter lies ahead for the euro area. But three factors caution against excessive pessimism. Coronavirus, Economics Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
October 19, 2020 What COVID-19 Means for the Economic Policy Puzzle by Darren Williams, Guy Bruten The COVID-19 pandemic and associated policy response have had an unprecedented impact on the world. It’s hard to predict long-term economic repercussions, but the pandemic is likely to reinforce long-term trends including deglobalization, populism and government debt growth. AB IQ, Coronavirus, Economics, Inflation, Low-Yield Environment Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
October 09, 2020 Positioning Portfolios for Election Uncertainty by Greg Young, Christopher Brigham The 2020 election is rapidly approaching. How should investors prepare for it? We lay out some helpful advice and share how Bernstein’s portfolio managers are incorporating the election in their holdings. Economics, Equities, Fixed Income, Municipals Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
October 06, 2020 The End Game: How Governments Might Tackle Debt Burdens by Darren Williams, Guy Bruten A wave of policy support to stabilize the world economy has left developed nations with a growing public debt load. What path will governments follow to address the issue? History offers several debt-reduction templates. Coronavirus, Economics, Inflation, Low-Yield Environment Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
September 21, 2020 Brexit Negotiations: One Minute to Midnight by Darren Williams The Brexit negotiations are growing more adversarial with no signs of agreement on key issues. The most likely outcomes are now the hardest and most disruptive Brexit scenarios—leading to further potential weakness for the UK’s currency. Brexit, Economics Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
September 16, 2020 Election 2020: Which Sectors Could Win or Lose by Matthew D. Palazzolo, Christopher Brigham We’re all on pins and needles to see who wins the 2020 election. But in addition to the candidates, there will be other winners and losers—the asset classes, industries, and companies whose fortunes strengthen or weaken depending on the outcome. Economics, Equities, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
September 14, 2020 How Trump and Biden Stack Up on the Big Issues by Matthew D. Palazzolo, Christopher Brigham What would a Trump or Biden win in the election mean for the economy? Who wins the White House in 2020 will have critical implications, but just as important (and often overlooked by investors) is which party will control the Senate. We look at what different outcomes could spell for the economy after the election. Economics, Policy & Regulation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
September 08, 2020 How Will the Election Affect the Market? by Matthew D. Palazzolo, Christopher Brigham With the 2020 election rapidly approaching, we look at how the market factors in elections and what that means for investors in the coming months. Economics, Policy & Regulation, Tax Management, Wealth Planning Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
September 01, 2020 Crisis Dashboard: Big Data Helps Paint the Big Picture (September Update) by Jonathan Berkow, Scott Krauthamer Many investors are looking for emerging signs of a return to normalcy from the coronavirus crisis. While there are many indicators to choose from, we’ve assembled a group of signals, with the help of big data, that may point the way. Coronavirus, Economics, Equities, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
August 05, 2020 Why the US Economy Needs More Stimulus Very Soon US household income has held steady, but only because of stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment benefits. As Congress debates the shape and scope of the next package, economic data show a clear need for more help sooner rather than later. Coronavirus, Economics Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 28, 2020 COVID as a Catalyst: Are the Political Tides Turning? by Matthew D. Palazzolo, Christopher Brigham Moments of crisis can be revealing. Today, the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus have shined a light on cracks in the American social contract and social safety net. How will these cracks and the response to them shape our politics, policy, and ultimately economic and market outcomes in the coming years? Coronavirus, Economics Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks