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Federated Investors 2017 Outlook

Posted by WrapManager's Investment Policy Committee

January 9, 2017

Stephen Auth, CFA and Chief Investment Officer, Equities, shares his expectations for 2017 including:

  • The effect of the Trump administration and Republican Congress
  • Fiscal stimulus vs. structural reform
  • A new phase for the bull market
  • "Climbing the Wall of Hope" through 2018.
A selection is provided below, or you can  download the complete commentary as a PDF.


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Economic/Market Outlook Federated Investors Inc Bonds S&P Money Manager Commentary

Nuveen Weekly Commentary December 2016

December 19, 2016
Investors Focus on Positives, Ignoring Negatives Investor sentiment remained skewed positive last week, helping equity markets rally sharply. The S&P 500 Index surged 3.1%, as the focus remained on prospects for better economic growth, tax reform and potential fiscal stimulus in 2017. For the week, small caps and financials led the way, while health care stocks lagged. Read an excerpt of the complete commentary below, or view the entire weekly investment commentary as a PDF. [+] Read More