What to Watch – Global Market Update (1/12/15)

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Charts to Watch Global Market Update February 2, 2015 Global ClientsGlobal Portfolios disclosure: The opinions expressed in this Charts to Watch report are those of the author. The materials and commentary are strictly informational and should be used for research use only. This bulletin is not intended to provide investing or other advice or guidance with respect to the matters addressed in the bulletin. All relevant facts, including individual circumstances, need to be considered by the reader to arrive at investment conclusions that comply with matters addressed in this bulletin. Charts and information used in this report are sourced from Bloomberg.

Transcript of What to Watch – Global Market Update (1/12/15)

Charts to WatchGlobal Market UpdateFebruary 2, 2015

Global Clients…Global Portfolios

disclosure: The opinions expressed in this Charts to Watch report are those of the author. The materials and commentary are strictly informational and should be used for research use only. This bulletin is not intended to provide investing or other advice or guidance with respect to the matters addressed in the bulletin. All relevant facts, including individual circumstances, need to be considered by the reader to arrive at investment conclusions that comply with matters addressed in this bulletin. Charts and information used in this report are sourced from Bloomberg.

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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Marco Risk Index – 5 Years

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The VIX Index (S&P 500 Implied Volatility)

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Greece – 5 Year Bond Yield

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Russia – 5 Year Bond Yield

Fixed Income & Credit

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U.S. Treasury 10 Year Yield

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Yield Curves: Treasuries, Investment Grade, & High Yield

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Investment Grade Credit Spread (BBB – 10 Yr. UST Yield)

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High Yield Credit Spreads (HY – 10 Yr. UST Yield)

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USD Emerging Market Bond Spreads

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Relative Bond Spreads

Global Equities

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MSCI All Country World Index – USD

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S&P 500 Index

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MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australia, Far East) Index – USD

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MSCI Emerging Markets Index – USD

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SPX vs. EAFE vs. EM

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Trend Analysis by Sector (S&P500)

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Performance by Sector (S&P500) – 6 Months

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Sector P/Es vs. (S&P500) – 6 Months

The Economy

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Last week’s Economic Calendar

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Next week’s Economic Calendar

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Fed’s 5 Year Forward Breakeven (Inflation Expectations)

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U.S. Economic Watch – Leading Economic Indicators

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U.S. Economic Watch – Leading Economic Indicators

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U.S. Economic Watch – Housing Market

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U.S. Economic Watch – Housing Market

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 (Spot Forecast: Q2 2015)

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US Dollar $

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Euro €

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Japanese Yen ¥

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Russian Ruble

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Mexican Peso

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Canadian Dollar

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Global Commodity Prices

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Continuous Commodity Index – 5 Years

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Gold Prices – 5 Years

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Crude Oil Prices – 5 Years

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High Grade Copper – 5 Years