The U.S. markets and economy

Read the latest views on the future direction of America

This selection of timely insights from top asset managers provides allocators from around the world with in-depth analysis of the U.S. economy and markets at a crucial moment in world history.

Markets Got Trumped: What Investors Need to Know (Global Market Strategy)

Trump has won the presidency, and though full Congressional control may not be known for a couple of days, the result is highly investable. Below is an update (as of 9:30 am on November 6) of where we stand and what investors can take away.

Trump Win Likely to Accelerate Macro Trends Already in Motion (Wellington Management)

The US election results could have significant implications for the global economy and markets. To help you understand these changes, US Macro Strategist Mike Medeiros provides a thorough analysis and discusses the potential market impacts.

Implications of the 2024 Election (Nuveen)

Explore post-elections insights from Nuveen specialists on the economic impact of the change to Congress and the presidency and their potential policies.

U.S. Exceptionalism: Drivers of Equity Outperformance and What's Needed for a Repeat (Bridgewater Associates)

U.S. equity outperformance has been driven by a combination of (a) faster revenue growth, (b) bigger margin expansion, and (c) rising P/E multiples.

Views of Retirement in America by Political Party Affiliation (National Institute on Retirement Security)

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Across party lines, Americans agree that the nation faces a retirement crisis, with Republicans reporting this sentiment at a slightly higher level than Democrats.

Will Home Equity Make Consumer Spending More Durable? (Bank of America Institute)

Wage growth and home equity offer support to consumer spending, though there is less demand for higher-priced durable goods.

Which Foreign Countries Bought the Recklessly Ballooning U.S. Debt? (Wolf Street)

The share of foreign holdings had dropped from the peak of 34% in 2015 to a low of 22.2% by October 2023, as the U.S. debt continued balloon.