Insight & Commentaries

Action steps for the current market environment, and a thoughtful discussion about how this downturn differs from a traditional recession. The anatomy of the downturn is examined along with thoughts about how a bull market might eventually take hold.

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New data on credit suggests potential for systemic weakness that could inhibit recovery. Raising more cash in portfolios and introducing WCA Credit Thermometer Index.

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Last weekend’s historic events restructure Wall Street, in this commentary, we review where we are and implications for portfolio strategy.

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GSE action suggests major long-run changes, but offers little to improve the current recessionary conditions facing economy.

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An analysis of the economy’s performance as seen in the GDP report.

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A look at market performance during profit contractions.

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Portfolio strategies for investing during recession.

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Profit and growth expectations remain too high, but price corrections should create opportunities in 2008.

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Given all the discussion about the “Goldilocks Economy,” we evaluate the economy’s health from the point of view of the NBER’s Recession Dating Committee.

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With risk rising, we identify five key aspects of the economy to focus on for signs of improvement.

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