Markets

US government aid has been crucial for markets during the COVID-19 pandemic, but election season is likely to complicate continued funding efforts.

While fiscal and monetary responses to the COVID-19 economic crisis have given markets reasons for optimism, risks and challenges remain.

Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller discusses narrative economics, regional CAPE Ratio valuations, and areas of growth emerging from the crisis.

Markets enter the early summer on the heels of federal aid packages and improved COVID-19 case numbers – but many unknowns remain.

Global Market Strategist Esty Dwek takes measure of the unprecented monetary and fiscal measures being introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Persistent cross-asset trends during periods of market stress, crisis alpha and the strategic role of managed futures are explained.

As China’s economy begins to move back on line, it offers insights about the potential pace and strength of a post-pandemic US economic recovery.

COVID-19 supply and demand shocks are being met with historic monetary and fiscal measures – should businesses and investors be concerned about inflation?

A look at whether investors can expect a short or prolonged market downturn as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In light of the federal aid response to COVID-19, how should investors consider market opportunities and risks over the near term?

VP of Government Relations Susan Olson looks at how remaining primary elections and general election campaigning could be affected by coronavirus.

Vice President of Government Relations Susan Olson discusses how Super Tuesday narrowed the Democratic presidential field and narrowed the odds of a contested convention.

VP of Government Relations Susan Olson discusses the US federal government’s current fiscal response to the COVID-19 situation.

Head of Global Market Strategy for Dynamic Solutions Esty Dwek looks at the potential global market implications of an oil supply glut.

This International Women's Day, Madeline Ho and Celeste Tay, senior executives and industry pioneers, candidly discuss the experiences of women in finance. They highlight their career aspirations and challenges--and share tools for empowerment.

Epidemics, wars, and a financial crisis have been short-term factors for long-term value-oriented Harris Associates, explains Portfolio Manager and Director of US Research, Win Murray.

As cases of COVID-19 occur outside of China, investors should be aware of the potential market risks.

Coronavirus cases are falling in China, but rising elsewhere – creating elevated volatility risk.

An assessment of how the Wuhan coronavirus has impacted markets, with insights on what investors might be able to expect over the short term.

More attractive opportunities in equities than fixed income today, explains Loomis Sayles Global Allocation Manager Eileen Riley.

China’s coronavirus outbreak has implications for the global economy and investors – here’s a look at the potential near-term and longer-term market risks.

Overvalued US stocks and dollar spell opportunity for patient value investor David Herro, CIO, International Equities, at Harris Associates.

Despite a constructive backdrop and continued positive economic data, it’s important for investors to remain risk-aware.

Robust interest coverage and generally low leverage continue to make bank loans attractive, says a member of Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Bank Loans Team.

Esty Dwek, Head of Global Market Strategy for Dynamic Solutions, shares her thoughts on ten investment risk considerations.

The influence of new data privacy rules across the broader digital economy is likely to leave no business sector unaffected.

Doubling of debt in the investment grade sector is a top risk that the co-manager of Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Core Plus Bond strategies is navigating late cycle.

Why improving relations among global leaders could benefit economies and careers is explained by Global Market Strategist Esty Dwek.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz considers how trade tensions and recession risks might affect equities, emerging markets, and fixed income next year.

Value recovery under way, Brexit discounts, and European banks’ attractive yields are covered by David Herro, CIO – International Equities, Harris Associates.

Global markets may feel overvalued, but there are pockets of opportunity, says Co-Head of Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Multisector Full Discretion Team.

Business fundamentals and market factors are aligning in a way that suggest a potentially strong year for emerging markets in 2020.

Generally solid US economic data and signs of improvement in China point to a market stabilization or improvement rather than a further slowdown.

How a looming Brexit deal and evidence of easing geopolitical tensions between the US and China could affect markets and investors.

Slowing global growth implications for fixed income markets and portfolios are explained by Co-head of Loomis Sayles’ Multisector Full Discretion team.

A look at how a trade truce between the US and China came together and what it could mean for markets and investors in the months ahead.

A look at recent capital market performance across asset classes and a near-term market forecast.

A look at how the US-China trade war, Brexit, Germany’s slowdown, and Middle East tensions could affect markets and portfolios over the near term

Amid low interest rates, slow growth, and deflation Portfolio Strategist Jack Janasiewicz diagnoses current market conditions and considers the road ahead.

An analysis of recent market volatility and how US-China trade turmoil may continue to affect markets and investors in the near term.

How political tensions mixed with supply-and-demand dynamics could help shape global oil markets over the months and years ahead.

Although the rally in fixed income and equities has continued, political tensions and trade uncertainty could present downside risks for investors to consider over the near term.

How US-China tensions and potentially lower interest rates could affect financial markets and investor portfolios over the near term.

Bill Nygren and David Herro of Harris Associates on why investors shouldn’t let market clamor drown out potential value opportunities in their portfolios.

Two cybersecurity experts offer safety tips and answer questions about breaches, artificial intelligence, hacking, insider threats and data protection.

Experts debate the toll social media has taken on democracy – from foreign meddling in elections to using fake news to sway opinions and more.

Global security expert Michèle Flournoy breaks down the threat China’s growing geopolitical influence poses to US markets.

A panel of international trade experts discuss the accuracy of threats to free and open trade and whether our existing global trade model is in jeopardy.

Two professors examine advances in automation, robotics and artificial intelligence, as well as the related uncharted regulatory and ethical territory.

Biomedical and thermodynamic innovators give first-hand accounts of how they disrupted and transformed their industries and what the future may hold.

Experience world leaders and innovators exchanging fresh ideas at the inaugural Natixis Investment Managers Summit.

Three leaders who have successfully implemented blockchain technology into their companies discuss its strengths, limitations and growth potential.

Energy experts debate how renewable energy can dramatically impact a country's independence from foreign influence, and shift the global balance of power.

Although China’s economy holds great promise for investors, it remains to be seen whether it can lead on trade, human rights and climate change issues.

Learn how migration is having a profound bearing on political elections around the world, and why growing elderly populations are taxing developed economies.

The former president of Colombia discusses the complex state of international relations and its future impact on trade, finance, security, and human rights.

Three former European heads of state discuss their experiences and their vision for the future, and offer advice for solving international challenges.

European Union insiders explore various scenarios for EU politics over the next decade, given migration, monetary policy disagreements and Brexit.

A look back at the measures global governments and institutions took to stabilize the 2008 financial crisis and the effect they may have on future events.