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US Inflation Tracker highlights key indicators from personal consumption and supply chain bottlenecks to housing, wage pressures and inflation expectations.

Portfolio strategists discuss topics including the path of inflation, supply chain dynamics, dollar strength and the markets’ reactions.

NYSE’s ETF Leaders series profiles Vaughan Nelson’s Dan Hughes on how a truly active approach aims to help clients navigate today’s challenging markets.

Prices, inflation, interest rates are rising amid continued volatility. The only thing not rising is consumer confidence. How can advisors be prepared?

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses the market reversal in August, Federal Reserve policy, labor market trends and the likely path of inflation.

Natixis government affairs specialist Susan Olson outlines the nuts and bolts of the long-awaited Inflation Reduction Act.

The behind-the-scenes workings of the primary market helps to explain some of the unique advantages that ETFs can provide for investors.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz covers topics including July’s market rally, inflation, corporate earnings, dollar strength, and risks for recession.

Late expansion phase views and select value picks in corporate bonds and convertibles are shared by Loomis, Sayles & Co. Full Discretion Team’s Brian Kennedy.

A more stable foundation for municipal bonds could be building. Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Municipal Bond Team offers their outlook.

Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Full Discretion Team reviews credit markets into ‘Late Cycle’ amid favorable high-risk premiums and challenging Fed tightening.

What’s on Vaughan Nelson’s shopping list for value stocks at midyear mark? CEO Chris Wallis talks market dynamics and areas of deep discounts.

Portfolio strategist explains that while inflation is a real concern, fears of an economic recession in 2022 may well be overblown.

At midyear Natixis’ ETF experts discuss investor trends for the rest of 2022 regarding active vs. passive, value vs. growth, and short- vs. long-term ETFs.

AlphaSimplex’s Katy Kaminski discusses crisis alpha, why trend-following strategies generated positive returns in 1H, and trends to watch in 2H 2022.

With recession looming, central bank policy is a linchpin in H2 prospects.

Trading ETFs can be different from buying and selling individual securities – here are three important tips to consider.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz considers the inflation scare, the growth scare, and rising risks of a recession.

Tightening monetary policy aimed at curbing inflation is increasing recession talk. Loomis, Sayles & Company covers key themes for the second half of 2022.

Portfolio strategists discuss inflation, rate hikes, the potential for recession, US consumers – and where the markets could go from here.

Can Congress find common ground on budget, China, retirement bills? Natixis government affairs specialist Susan Olson optimistically walks us through.

Why the Fed went big at its June meeting is analyzed by Portfolio Strategist Garrett Melson, along with inflation, recession, and further rate hikes.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz examines shifts in the inflation narrative, consumer spending, and labor market trends that drove market action in May.

Now’s the time to balance interest rate and credit risk in fixed income portfolios, explains Matt Eagan, Co-Head of Loomis Sayles’ Full Discretion Team.

What drives the relationship between bank loans and high yield bonds, and why it matters for fixed income investors is explored by Loomis Sayles.

Congress dropped the ball on Biden’s climate agenda. Government affairs expert Susan Olson discusses how the SEC or DOL may succeed where Congress failed.

Performance impact of market selloffs and rallies across asset classes and trend-following strategies is analyzed.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz explains why the markets need clarity on three uncertainty overhangs before they can gain some traction.

Where the Loomis Sayles Full Discretion Team is finding favorable prices and security selection opportunities amidst heightened volatility is explored.

What’s driving the markets, and if Big Tech can save the day or exacerbate a selloff, is analyzed.

While the road ahead may be challenging and uneven, the yield curve can be over-interpreted. Loomis Sayles Core Plus Team Member Michael Gladchun explains.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses the stock market’s gain in March, yield curve relativity, the rate hike trajectory and inflation expectations.

Amid unrest on multiple fronts, Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Matt Eagan, CFA^® sheds light on geopolitical shifts with likely impact on investors.

Geopolitical, inflationary, and policy pressures may increase volatility in equity markets and value opportunities, says Chris Wallis, CEO, Vaughan Nelson.

Putin’s well-worn, ultranationalist, and perhaps revisionist historical perspective may, in his mind, justify the Ukraine invasion.

Portfolio strategists explain why fears about rates, energy prices, inflation and recession may be overblown.

AEW Research Director Mike Acton, CFA^® discusses 4 developing US property sectors: senior housing, cold storage, medical office, lab/life science property.

How rising interest rates help deliver more total return to investors’ bond portfolios is explained in this bond basics video by Loomis Sayles.

Three scenarios for the Russia-Ukraine crisis and their potential ripple effects across global markets are examined.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz discusses events that rattled markets in February, from rate hike expectations to fallout from the Russia/Ukraine crisis.

How direct and indirect risks, sanctions, commodity prices, and investor sentiment may impact the world as Russia continues its drive is analyzed.

An introduction to bank loans and their benefits: seniority, security, floating interest rates, and diversification for the short or long term.

Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Full Discretion Team Co-Head Matt Eagan on how easy Fed monetary policy has been, and the implications as tightening transpires.

Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Global Bond, Full Discretion, and Core Plus Bond teams provide insight on sanctions, default risks, and central bank moves.

Loomis, Sayles & Company's Senior Sovereign Analyst, Hassan Malik, CFA^®, considers the less obvious dependencies on Russia, including aluminum and titanium.

Potential impact on global markets, oil prices, inflation, and other risk factors of Putin’s moves are analyzed by our market and macroeconomic experts.

Advantages of a core plus bond approach with the flexibility to pull a lot of levers and pursue yield are explained by Loomis Sayles PM Rick Raczkowski.

Fed policy moves, inflation, and security selection opportunities for active non-traditional fixed income managers are discussed by Loomis Sayles’ Matt Eagan.

Portfolio Manager Jack Janasiewicz provides context around January’s market swoon, the Fed’s anticipated rate hikes and the start of earnings season.

As inflation continues to hit new highs, should investors be concerned?

Natixis’ ETF experts share encouraging development of active ETFs in 2021 as they gain exposure and momentum among investment professionals and consumers.

Varying views on a cryptocurrency correction, inflation, and the Great Resignation are shared by a panel of portfolio managers.

Loomis, Sayles & Co. Fixed Income investment experts share what they’ll be watching in 2022, from inflation to shifting China growth, and yield plays.

Covid-driven trends, yield appeal for income investors, and infrastructure ideas are explored by AEW Capital Management’s Director of Research, Mike Acton.

Investment trends and new market themes that appeared in 2021 are analyzed by trend-following research specialists at AlphaSimplex.

Growth, a strong US dollar, commodities, and sector rotations are explored by Vaughan Nelson CEO and Portfolio Manager in this 2022 outlook.

Growth catalysts, favorability of US equities, inflation’s path, and fixed income hurdles and highlights are explored by our investment experts.

Predictions for 2022 ETF trends, and a look back at how investor interest developed in 2021, are covered by Natixis’ ETF experts.

In an interview with the NYSE, PM Scott Weber explains the disciplined process behind the innovative Natixis Vaughan Nelson Select ETF (VNSE).

After a first half run-up, our market strategists think rate cuts are already priced in, leaving little to get excited about in the second half of 2019.