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Weekly Macro Strategy – Back To Pre-SVB Levels? – March 31, 2023
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We remain constructive on global economic prospects for the next 6-12 months, and do not expect much fallout from this month’s banking problems.

Webcast – The Toppling Of Economic Dominos – (8min:26sec) – March 30, 2023
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In this Webcast Phillip Colmar provides a contrast between the current macro environment compared to that of the 2010s.

Regional Equities – Late-Cycle Positioning – March 30, 2023
 · Equities · 

Equity prices have been under pressure in recent weeks, but we expect the banking sector stresses to soon die down and for the global economic expansion to continue at a moderate pace.

Global Fixed Income – Snapping Weak Links – March 29, 2023
 · Fixed Income · 

Volatility in the U.S. and G7 government bond markets has surged again in response to U.S. and European banking system strains.

Weekly Macro Strategy – More Bumps On The Road To The Finish Line – March 24, 2023
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Fragile sentiment relating to banks may linger for a while longer, but DM regulators will ultimately do whatever it takes to restore confidence in their banking systems…

MRB TradeBook – Protecting Profits During A Mini-Panic – March 17, 2023
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 Add to Favorite Reports The euro area financial sector came under intense selling pressure this week which… Continue

Absolute Return Strategy – Interest Rate Normalization & Global Financial Stocks – March 15, 2023
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There are still widespread recession concerns, entrenched optimism on much lower inflation, and investors are generally confused about where we are in the economic and investment cycle.

Weekly Macro Strategy – A Widening Gap: Deleveraged Versus Weak Link Economies – March 10, 2023
 · Weekly Macro Strategy · 

The risk-on phase seems likely to persist for as long as DM long-term bond markets are relatively calm, because recently only the short-end of the curve has reacted to rising policy rate expectations.

Webcast – Fed Whipsaw – (11min:07sec) – March 8, 2023
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In this week’s Webcast, global strategist Peter Perkins discusses the outlook for capital markets over the next 6-12 months and MRB’s recommended asset allocation.

Asset Allocation Strategy – Bonds Hold The Whip Hand – March 3, 2023
 · Asset Allocation · 

The global economy may be firming, but good economic news is now bad news for bonds, and in turn, risk assets.

Weekly Macro Strategy – Service Sectors Gain Momentum, Bond Yields Are Next – February 24, 2023
 · Weekly Macro Strategy · 

The global economic outlook has brightened: service sector activity is strengthening, especially in the euro area and Asia.

Global Equities – Elevated Cyclically-Adjusted Valuations Underscore Risk – February 23, 2023
 · Equities · 

Equity valuations are often elevated toward the end of economic expansions when investor sentiment is optimistic, and earnings are high, which is the case today.

Webcast – Equity Dilemma: Stronger Economy Vs Higher Bond Yields – (10min:05sec) – February 22, 2023
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In this Webcast Phillip Colmar focuses on the major macro forces driving equities and bonds and narrows in on the current outlook for investment strategy.

Foreign Exchange – Gold Or Cryptos: Which One Is More Appealing? – February 21, 2023
 · Foreign Exchange · 

The pause in bond yields late last year encouraged global equity investors to embrace risk-on across the board…

Weekly Macro Strategy – Markets Are Still Betting On 2% Inflation – February 17, 2023
 · Weekly Macro Strategy · 

The tactical risk-on phase should persist until DM government bond yields break out on the upside.

Equities – Global Trade Is Key To The Earnings Outlook – February 16, 2023
 · Equities · 

There remains considerable uncertainty about the economic outlook, but we have been and remain more constructive than the consensus…

Webcast – Profiting From Understanding The Cycle – (7min:42sec) – February 14, 2023
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In this Webcast Phillip Colmar focuses on the economic and investment cycles.

Weekly Macro Strategy – Does The Fed Really, Really Mean It? – February 10, 2023
 · Weekly Macro Strategy · 

Global growth will improve, particularly in the euro area and Asia.

Absolute Return Strategy – Investors Misinterpret The Cycle Yet Again – February 10, 2023
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Investors are now progressively capitulating to our more upbeat macro view, which has provided a boost for risk assets.

Foreign Exchange – Euro: Digesting Its Early Gains – February 10, 2023
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Theme – Investors Misinterpret The Cycle Yet Again – February 10, 2023
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 Add to Favorite Reports Investors are now progressively capitulating to our more upbeat macro view, which has… Continue

Webcast – Heed Cyclical Realities – (11min:53sec) – February 7, 2023
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In this week’s Webcast, global strategist Peter Perkins discusses the investment outlook and MRB’s asset allocation recommendations for the next 6-12 months.

Asset Allocation Strategy – Risk-On, But It’s Late, Not Early Cycle – February 3, 2023
 · Asset Allocation · 

From 30,000 feet the investment landscape appears appealing.

Commodities – Upgrade As Headwinds Fade – February 3, 2023
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 Add to Favorite ReportsWe are upgrading commodities to neutral as China and the euro area regain economic… Continue

Weekly Macro Strategy – Risk Assets Revel From An (Expected) Rate Pause – January 27, 2023
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We remain positioned for a further period of risk-on, as headline inflation will steadily decelerate in the first half of 2023 and DM central banks will soon pause their rate hikes.

Webcast – Euro Area Relative Earnings Have Tailwinds – (10min:18sec) – January 25, 2023
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In this week’s Webcast, global strategist Peter Perkins examines euro area corporate profits to help gauge the sustainability of recent euro area equity strength and global outperformance.

Track Record – MRB TradeBook Performance: 2022 Review – January 24, 2023
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The objective of the MRB Absolute Return Strategy is to provide a steady stream of investment ideas, rather than be based purely on the track record.

Weekly Macro Strategy – Corporations Are Profitable And Still Want To Hire – January 20, 2023
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We remain positioned for a further period of risk-on.

Equities – Euro Area Earnings: Kicking Into Gear – January 17, 2023
 · Equities · 

Prospective better economic growth augurs favorably for euro area corporate profits in aggregate and for key cyclical sectors.

Weekly Macro Strategy – Enjoy It While It Lasts – January 13, 2023
 · Weekly Macro Strategy · 

The recent tactical risk-on phase should persist in the first part of 2023.