All North America articles – Page 10
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The unique time for US value: rotation from growth plus innovation, quality and ESG improvement
The rotation towards value is a key theme of our 2021 investment outlook. As the US economy moves towards reopening and a return to normalcy, we expect an overly accommodative Federal Reserve (Fed) to let the economy ‘run hot’ in the near to medium term, meaning reflation and a steeper yield curve.
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Will the Energy Sector Evolve or Devolve?
Change in the White House has brought swift transformation to US environmental policies, especially those affecting the oil and gas sector. We don’t believe the beginning of the end is here for the oil and gas industry, but the energy sector faces substantial change—and companies need to adapt over time.
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How Much Further Will US Rates Rise?
US Treasury yields have surged recently, buoyed by rising optimism about economic growth and rising inflation expectations. Based on our growth forecast, longer-term rates will likely rise for the next few quarters—but more slowly. And we think the Fed is prepared to push in the other direction if rates rise too far, too fast.
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Asset Manager News
GTIS Partners Announces Origination of $146 million Loan to Extell Development for Upper East Side Condo Inventory
GTIS Partners LP (“GTIS”) today announced that it will be providing a $146 million inventory loan to Extell Development (“Extell”) to refinance the remaining units in The Kent, a fully completed 104-unit, 210k square foot, 30-story residential condominium tower with ground floor retail in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The loan will be made in partnership with Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies.
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Are Growth Stocks Attractive in a Post-Pandemic World?
The recent selloff of US growth market darlings reflects increasing questions about whether their growth potential still justifies exceptionally high valuations. Away from the froth, growth investors can still find solid return potential in quality companies with profitable, sustainable business models.
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When Will the Jobs Come Back?
With the U.S. economy still down nearly 10 million jobs from its pre-pandemic level and history showing that the labor force participation rate could continue to decline at the end of a recession, PGIM Fixed Income seeks to answer the question “When Will the Jobs Come Back?
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Covid-19 Disrupts Municipalities
Why have tax revenues rallied unexpectedly for California? Will taxing millionaires accelerate outmigration from New York?
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GTIS Partners Forms Joint Venture with Casa Fresca to Build Entry-Level Homes in Tampa
GTIS Partners LP (“GTIS”), a real asset investment and development firm based in New York, today announced the formation of a joint venture (“JV”) with Casa Fresca, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Homes by WestBay (“WestBay”), to invest $50 million of equity in the acquisition, development, construction, marketing, and sale of entry level homes in communities located across the Tampa MSA.
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The Structural and Cyclical Case for U.S. Real Estate Debt
While the ongoing disruption from the pandemic will put downward pressure on market fundamentals until the virus is no longer a threat, opportunities will likely emerge across the risk-return spectrum in advance of a recovery in demand and property income.
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Bloomberg - GTIS Founder ‘Nervous’ About Office Vacancy Rates in NYC
GTIS founder and Chief Investment Officer Tom Shapiro discusses the state of the real estate market amid the Covid-19 pandemic with Bloomberg’s Vonnie Quinn on “Bloomberg Markets.”
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Wealth Inequality: Seeking Ways to Lift More Boats
Since 1990, the wealth share of the top 1% of households in the U.S. has risen from 23% to 31%. In parallel, the share of the bottom 90% has sunk from 40% to just 31%. Thus, the top 1% holds as much wealth as the lower 90% combined.
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Biden’s First 100 Days: The roadmap ahead for capital markets
With the Georgia run-off elections giving the Democrats narrow control of Congress and President Biden’s inauguration behind us, investors can finally set their sights on the policies of the new administration. Broadly, markets have responded favorably across most risk assets as the uncertainty surrounding the election has finally passed.
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U.S. Consumers: Don’t Worry, They’re Here to Stay
Worsening U.S. consumer confidence data shows the labor market is expected to remain fragile, though spending should improve due to greater fiscal support. Eurozone inflation will likely accelerate slightly, and strong trade data from Asia shows global demand’s resiliency.
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The Blue Wave & The Bond Market
The most notable event shaping the U.S. bond market to start the New Year was the outcome of the Georgia Senate races.
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An Investment Scorecard for the Biden Administration
History will judge him on many dimensions, but what can investors reasonably expect that will improve the value of USA Inc.?
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Emerging Market Debt Opportunities - Monthly Review
Perspective from Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities team.
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Currency outlook: The trend is not your friend
Investors betting on ‘trends’ have been disappointed over the last four years. After rallying by 30% between mid-July 2014 and December 2016, the US dollar has been range-bound. It weakened in 2017, but it rebounded strongly in 2018, consolidated in 2019 and after an initial rally in 2020, it is finishing the year on the weaker side.
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How the US can lead on climate finance
A five-point plan for President Biden’s first year
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A Secret Plan for America’s New China Policy
It’s based on the reviled and maligned Trans-Pacific Partnership, so don’t tell anyone.
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Fixed Income: Security Selection A Key Driver Of Outperformance
The US Federal Reserve’s aggressive response to the coronavirus pandemic has driven yields on safe-haven debt to near zero, leaving “low-risk” portfolios increasingly susceptible to interest rate-driven price volatility.