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The Weekly Five
Strong Jobs Report Sparks Market Volatility
A (Slight) Disturbance in the Force
After a near straight-line rally, a bout of market volatility — sparked in part by a stronger-than-expected jobs report — has investors reassessing the path ahead. We explore what the pullback signals for Fed policy and whether rising AI demand can continue to support earnings.
- Does Friday’s sharp sell-off in risk assets suggest more risk may be ahead for capital markets?
- Friday’s U.S. employment situation report drew considerable attention. What stood out from a capital market perspective?
- Are events like Friday’s reaction why you retain the view that the bond market remains in charge of capital market outcomes?
- What are the implications of this number for Federal Reserve policy?
- Speaking of AI, what major stories emerged in the past week?
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Katie Nixon shares advice for navigating volatility following changes in U.S. trade policy.
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An ICAPM for Goals-Based Investing
Peter Mladina and Charles Grant share research on the intertemporal CAPM asset allocation framework for goals-based investing.
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An ICAPM Framework for Asset Allocation
Peter Mladina shares research documenting the implementation of intertemporal CAPM portfolio theory to practice.
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