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Money Manager Calamos offers their insight into the forces at work in the economy and markets, and where they are headed going forward. The worst of the recent crisis has passed, and current valuation levels on equities are now reflecting a prolonged recession and not a depression. Over the near term the economy and equities will continue to benefit from factors such as easy year-over-year EPS and revenue comparisons, as well as a depletion of current inventory levels and ramped up capital spending.
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Money Management Firm BlackRock discusses the recent economic data that has shaped the markets in their latest money manager commentary. The trend continues to be positive. Unemployment claims, manufacturing data, and residential building permits are showing signs of life. Although the economy is still in the middle of a deleveraging phase, the fear of deflation has started to ease. With help from the Fed’s stance on monetary policy and investors moving from cash on the sidelines into more risky assets, the markets may continue to point up.
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Fred Alger incorporates into their investment thinking the reality that the market is driven by an even mix of fundamentals and psychology. Psychology can best be described as the battle between fear and greed. The markets have experienced two cycles of fear (mid 2007, end of 2008/beginning of 2009) that have already had a major impact on the money management industry. But since the lows in March, fear has been residing, and there has been a significant rally. But before fundamentals and greed can take charge and control the future outcome of the markets, they believe greed will most likely rear its head one final time.
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Despite signs of improvement, the economy and the financial markets still face many threats. Loan losses, higher commodity prices, commercial real estate, and rising interest rates can still hinder a full recovery. The multitude of Federal Reserve and Treasury programs seemed to have stabilized the markets and appeased its participants. But going forward can government intervention continue to play a key role in shaping the domestic and international economies? Money manager Earnest Partners believes they are well positioned to continue to deliver good results with or without government involvement.
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Alliance Bernstein believes that the recent market rally has brought some needed relief to investors. But as signs of an economic recovery build, risk and uncertainty remain in the marketplace. Opportunities can be found though as the continuation of risk aversion has created the potential for attractive returns in many investments.
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Clover Capital offers some insight into the current stock market cycle we are experiencing. The “confusion” chapter which began with the market lows in March, and continues through today, is marked by rising stock prices and poor economic conditions. During this time period the S&P 500 posted its 16th best quarterly return since 1927. But what does this mean for the future?
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The game plan for the the Public-Private Investment Fund (PPIP) was further unveiled today by the Treasury Department. Nine investment managers will participate in helping the banking industry shore up their balance sheets by ridding them of their toxic residential and commercial mortgage securities. Alliance Bernstein will be among the key players who will kick the program into gear.
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Federated believes companies are leaner and the housing market may be turning. But they worry about China’s “Buy China” stimulus and the historical cost overruns involved with expanding government-run health care. Federated Investors share their thoughts in a quick economic and market update. And oh, there’s more good news - you can now buy gold from vending machines in Germany.
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