The Missing Middle
After years of large-cap leadership, Small-Mid Cap (SMID) is back in focus. The strategic case for an allocation to SMID, however, is broader than this year's performance.
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After years of large-cap leadership, Small-Mid Cap (SMID) is back in focus. The strategic case for an allocation to SMID, however, is broader than this year's performance.
This week, rising tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns over inflation and fiscal deficits drove a broad selloff in global bonds. This global bond selloff reflects a combination of factors.
Sector performance varies widely across the business cycle. Investors and advisors alike should keep in mind that the sector that leads outperformance in one period may not outperform in the next phase of the business cycle.
Real wage growth can provide useful insight into the American household and the strength of our economy. Taking a step beyond nominal wage numbers, real wages are adjusted for inflation and show purchasing power.