Transcript of What to Watch – Global Market Update (1/5/15)
Global Market UpdateJanuary 5, 2015
Global Clients…Global Portfolios
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Financial Conditions
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Developed Markets – Month to Date
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Emerging Markets – Month to Date
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Global Financial Stress Index – 5 Years
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Macro Risk Index – 5 Years
Fixed Income & Credit
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U.S. Treasury 10 Year Yield
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UST Yield Curve vs. US BBB Curve vs. US B Curve
Global Equities
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S&P 500 Index
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SPX vs. EAFE vs. EM
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YTD Performance by Sector (S&P500)
Currencies & Commodities
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World Currencies vs. U.S. Dollar (6 Month Spot Returns)
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World Currencies vs. U.S. Dollar (Q1 2015 Forecast)