Q2 2019 Quarterly Market Commentary: This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
This report features world capital market performance and a
timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global
overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset
classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified
portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
- US stocks outperformed international developed and emerging markets in Q3 2019, with value outperforming growth. Small caps underperformed large caps in the US.
- International developed markets underperformed the US but outperformed emerging markets in Q3. Small caps outperformed large caps internationally.
- Emerging markets significantly underperformed both the US and international developed markets in Q3. Value underperformed growth in emerging markets.
This document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2019. It discusses performance of various asset classes including US, international developed markets and emerging market stocks as well as real estate, bond and commodity indexes. US stocks outperformed international developed and emerging markets in the quarter. Within international markets, emerging markets underperformed developed markets. Real estate indexes outperformed equity indexes globally. The document also provides long-term average annualized returns for various asset classes over 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
“I have found that the importance of having an investment philosophy—one that is robust and that you can stick with— cannot be overstated.”
—David Booth
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
The document provides a summary of global market performance in the first quarter of 2019. Major indices such as the S&P 500 posted gains between 10-14%. International developed markets rose about 10% while emerging markets rose under 10%. US small caps outperformed large caps. Growth stocks outperformed value stocks globally. Real estate investment trusts and commodities also saw strong gains. Bond markets rose modestly between 3-3%. The document also provides longer term market and asset class returns.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
This report features world capital market performance and a
timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global
overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset
classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified
portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
- US stocks outperformed international developed and emerging markets in Q3 2019, with value outperforming growth. Small caps underperformed large caps in the US.
- International developed markets underperformed the US but outperformed emerging markets in Q3. Small caps outperformed large caps internationally.
- Emerging markets significantly underperformed both the US and international developed markets in Q3. Value underperformed growth in emerging markets.
This document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2019. It discusses performance of various asset classes including US, international developed markets and emerging market stocks as well as real estate, bond and commodity indexes. US stocks outperformed international developed and emerging markets in the quarter. Within international markets, emerging markets underperformed developed markets. Real estate indexes outperformed equity indexes globally. The document also provides long-term average annualized returns for various asset classes over 1, 3, 5 and 10 year periods.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
“I have found that the importance of having an investment philosophy—one that is robust and that you can stick with— cannot be overstated.”
—David Booth
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
The document provides a summary of global market performance in the first quarter of 2019. Major indices such as the S&P 500 posted gains between 10-14%. International developed markets rose about 10% while emerging markets rose under 10%. US small caps outperformed large caps. Growth stocks outperformed value stocks globally. Real estate investment trusts and commodities also saw strong gains. Bond markets rose modestly between 3-3%. The document also provides longer term market and asset class returns.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
This document provides a summary of global market performance in the first quarter of 2018. It began with an overview of the quarter and included summaries of stock and bond returns in US and international markets. Emerging markets outperformed developed non-US markets in local currencies, and value outperformed growth in emerging markets but underperformed in developed markets. The document also reviewed the performance of various asset classes and geographic regions.
- The document provides a quarterly market review of Q1 2020, summarizing the performance of major asset classes including stocks, bonds, and commodities.
- Global stock markets saw steep declines in Q1 2020 due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The US stock market fell 20.9% while international developed markets fell 23.3%.
- Bond markets were less negatively impacted, with the US bond market returning 3.15% in Q1 2020, providing some diversification benefit for balanced portfolios.
2017 Q3 ASI Wealth Management Quarterly Market ReviewSusan Langdon
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
- The document is a quarterly market review that provides an overview of global capital market performance and key events from the second quarter of 2021.
- Major US and international stock indexes posted positive returns for the quarter, with the US stock market outperforming international developed and emerging markets.
- Within international markets, developed markets outperformed emerging markets, and value underperformed growth.
- Global stock markets posted negative returns in Q1 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The US stock market fell 20.90% which was its worst quarter since 2008. International developed and emerging markets saw even larger declines.
- Bond markets were less negatively impacted with the US bond market returning 3.15% for the quarter.
- Economies worldwide were significantly impacted by quarantines and lockdowns, leading to surging unemployment claims and declining economic output. Central banks and governments implemented unprecedented stimulus measures to support markets and the economy.
The document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2021. It discusses declines in major stock indices including the US, international developed markets, and emerging markets. The report also includes information on currency and bond market performance over the quarter and highlights the benefits of diversification. It concludes with a 50-year timeline of events related to improving investment strategies.
This annual market review provides a summary of 2021 investment returns across major asset classes including stocks, bonds, commodities, and real estate. US stocks outperformed international developed and emerging market stocks, with large cap growth outperforming other segments. Bonds declined in the US and developed ex-US markets. Commodities gained over 27% led by energy, while REITs saw strong returns in the US but weaker returns globally.
This document provides a summary of global market performance in the second quarter of 2016. It discusses the returns of various asset classes, including US stocks, international developed stocks, emerging market stocks, and bonds. US real estate investment trusts achieved the highest returns among asset classes, while international developed market stocks had negative returns in US dollars. The document also reviews the performance of different country and regional markets during the quarter.
The document provides a summary of global market performance in the 4th quarter of 2017. It discusses returns for various asset classes including US and international stocks, emerging market stocks, bonds, and real estate. US stocks posted a return of 6.34% while international developed stocks returned 4.23% and emerging markets returned 7.44%. Small caps outperformed large caps internationally. The document also provides headlines from the quarter and highlights the benefits of diversification.
Investing for Doctors | Q3 Market ReviewLFGmarketing
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the last quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the performance of globally diversified portfolios and features a topic of the quarter.
This document provides a summary of global market performance for the third quarter of 2013. Major developments included the US Federal Reserve refraining from tapering bond purchases and markets hitting highs. International stocks strongly outperformed US stocks, with small caps outperforming large caps. Emerging markets rebounded late in the quarter while developed international markets posted double-digit returns. Bonds modestly increased in the US.
This document provides a 2019 strategic outlook from Nicola Wealth. It begins with a review of 2018, which was a challenging year for markets. Several presentations then discuss themes including four season investing patterns, concerns around debt and potential economic storms from issues like trade wars and monetary policy. The document advocates an allocation emphasizing equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. It suggests opportunities may now exist more in areas like private debt and private equity versus public markets. Overall the outlook expresses caution about extended economic and market cycles.
Investing for Physicians | Q2 Market ReviewLFGmarketing
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the last quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the performance of globally diversified portfolios and features a topic of the quarter.
This document provides a summary of global market performance in the second quarter of 2017. It discusses returns for major stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The summary shows that non-US developed markets and emerging markets outperformed the US stock market in the quarter. It also illustrates the impact of diversification using globally diversified portfolios and discusses the quarterly topic of how stock returns are impacted when interest rates rise.
The document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2017. It begins with an overview of stock and bond returns for US and international markets. Developed international markets and emerging markets outperformed the US market. Within international markets, emerging markets and small-caps outperformed large-caps. The document also includes highlights of currency and country performance versus the US dollar and real estate investment returns.
The document provides a quarterly market review for Q2 2013. It summarizes performance of various asset classes including US and international stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities. US stocks led gains while emerging markets strongly underperformed, driven by losses in May and June. The review also includes a timeline of major events in the quarter and introduces the topic of the next quarter.
Q2 2018 Quarterly Market Review: This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
The US economy grew modestly in 2015 while global economic growth was the weakest since the financial crisis. US stock markets posted small gains for the year, but non-US developed and emerging markets largely declined. Commodity prices, especially oil, fell sharply. Central banks diverged in their monetary policies, with the Fed raising rates in December while other major banks eased policies. Market volatility increased during the year due to concerns over China's economic slowdown and currency devaluation.
The document provides a summary of investment market performance in the 4th quarter of 2015. It discusses declines in major stock indices for both US and international markets. It also summarizes declines in commodity prices, with energy commodities hit particularly hard. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the US performed well, while international REITs declined. Bond markets were stable, with Treasury yields ending the quarter slightly higher.
- The document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2019, including returns for US, international developed, and emerging market stocks as well as bonds.
- US stocks outperformed international developed and emerging markets in the third quarter. Within international markets, emerging markets underperformed developed markets.
- The document also includes longer term average annualized returns for various asset classes over 1, 3, 5, and 10 year periods.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
This document provides a summary of global market performance in the first quarter of 2018. It began with an overview of the quarter and included summaries of stock and bond returns in US and international markets. Emerging markets outperformed developed non-US markets in local currencies, and value outperformed growth in emerging markets but underperformed in developed markets. The document also reviewed the performance of various asset classes and geographic regions.
- The document provides a quarterly market review of Q1 2020, summarizing the performance of major asset classes including stocks, bonds, and commodities.
- Global stock markets saw steep declines in Q1 2020 due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The US stock market fell 20.9% while international developed markets fell 23.3%.
- Bond markets were less negatively impacted, with the US bond market returning 3.15% in Q1 2020, providing some diversification benefit for balanced portfolios.
2017 Q3 ASI Wealth Management Quarterly Market ReviewSusan Langdon
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
- The document is a quarterly market review that provides an overview of global capital market performance and key events from the second quarter of 2021.
- Major US and international stock indexes posted positive returns for the quarter, with the US stock market outperforming international developed and emerging markets.
- Within international markets, developed markets outperformed emerging markets, and value underperformed growth.
- Global stock markets posted negative returns in Q1 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The US stock market fell 20.90% which was its worst quarter since 2008. International developed and emerging markets saw even larger declines.
- Bond markets were less negatively impacted with the US bond market returning 3.15% for the quarter.
- Economies worldwide were significantly impacted by quarantines and lockdowns, leading to surging unemployment claims and declining economic output. Central banks and governments implemented unprecedented stimulus measures to support markets and the economy.
The document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2021. It discusses declines in major stock indices including the US, international developed markets, and emerging markets. The report also includes information on currency and bond market performance over the quarter and highlights the benefits of diversification. It concludes with a 50-year timeline of events related to improving investment strategies.
This annual market review provides a summary of 2021 investment returns across major asset classes including stocks, bonds, commodities, and real estate. US stocks outperformed international developed and emerging market stocks, with large cap growth outperforming other segments. Bonds declined in the US and developed ex-US markets. Commodities gained over 27% led by energy, while REITs saw strong returns in the US but weaker returns globally.
This document provides a summary of global market performance in the second quarter of 2016. It discusses the returns of various asset classes, including US stocks, international developed stocks, emerging market stocks, and bonds. US real estate investment trusts achieved the highest returns among asset classes, while international developed market stocks had negative returns in US dollars. The document also reviews the performance of different country and regional markets during the quarter.
The document provides a summary of global market performance in the 4th quarter of 2017. It discusses returns for various asset classes including US and international stocks, emerging market stocks, bonds, and real estate. US stocks posted a return of 6.34% while international developed stocks returned 4.23% and emerging markets returned 7.44%. Small caps outperformed large caps internationally. The document also provides headlines from the quarter and highlights the benefits of diversification.
Investing for Doctors | Q3 Market ReviewLFGmarketing
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the last quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the performance of globally diversified portfolios and features a topic of the quarter.
This document provides a summary of global market performance for the third quarter of 2013. Major developments included the US Federal Reserve refraining from tapering bond purchases and markets hitting highs. International stocks strongly outperformed US stocks, with small caps outperforming large caps. Emerging markets rebounded late in the quarter while developed international markets posted double-digit returns. Bonds modestly increased in the US.
This document provides a 2019 strategic outlook from Nicola Wealth. It begins with a review of 2018, which was a challenging year for markets. Several presentations then discuss themes including four season investing patterns, concerns around debt and potential economic storms from issues like trade wars and monetary policy. The document advocates an allocation emphasizing equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. It suggests opportunities may now exist more in areas like private debt and private equity versus public markets. Overall the outlook expresses caution about extended economic and market cycles.
Investing for Physicians | Q2 Market ReviewLFGmarketing
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the last quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the performance of globally diversified portfolios and features a topic of the quarter.
This document provides a summary of global market performance in the second quarter of 2017. It discusses returns for major stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The summary shows that non-US developed markets and emerging markets outperformed the US stock market in the quarter. It also illustrates the impact of diversification using globally diversified portfolios and discusses the quarterly topic of how stock returns are impacted when interest rates rise.
The document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2017. It begins with an overview of stock and bond returns for US and international markets. Developed international markets and emerging markets outperformed the US market. Within international markets, emerging markets and small-caps outperformed large-caps. The document also includes highlights of currency and country performance versus the US dollar and real estate investment returns.
The document provides a quarterly market review for Q2 2013. It summarizes performance of various asset classes including US and international stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities. US stocks led gains while emerging markets strongly underperformed, driven by losses in May and June. The review also includes a timeline of major events in the quarter and introduces the topic of the next quarter.
Q2 2018 Quarterly Market Review: This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
The US economy grew modestly in 2015 while global economic growth was the weakest since the financial crisis. US stock markets posted small gains for the year, but non-US developed and emerging markets largely declined. Commodity prices, especially oil, fell sharply. Central banks diverged in their monetary policies, with the Fed raising rates in December while other major banks eased policies. Market volatility increased during the year due to concerns over China's economic slowdown and currency devaluation.
The document provides a summary of investment market performance in the 4th quarter of 2015. It discusses declines in major stock indices for both US and international markets. It also summarizes declines in commodity prices, with energy commodities hit particularly hard. Real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the US performed well, while international REITs declined. Bond markets were stable, with Treasury yields ending the quarter slightly higher.
- The document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2019, including returns for US, international developed, and emerging market stocks as well as bonds.
- US stocks outperformed international developed and emerging markets in the third quarter. Within international markets, emerging markets underperformed developed markets.
- The document also includes longer term average annualized returns for various asset classes over 1, 3, 5, and 10 year periods.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.The report also illustrates the performance of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
- The document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2020, including stock, bond, and currency returns.
- US stocks posted gains of 9.21%, outperforming international developed markets but underperforming emerging markets. Value stocks underperformed growth stocks in the US.
- Bond markets were up modestly, with the US bond market returning 0.62% and international bonds returning 0.68%.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
- The document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2020, including returns for US, international developed, and emerging market stocks as well as bonds. US stocks posted gains of 9.21% for the quarter while international developed stocks rose 4.92% and emerging markets stocks had the strongest gains at 9.56%. Bond returns were more modest.
- It also shows long-term average quarterly and annual returns for various asset classes over different time periods, demonstrating the benefits of diversification and long-term investing.
- A section on the impacts of diversification reviews how holding a globally diversified portfolio can help reduce volatility and improve risk-adjusted returns.
The first quarter of 2019 was a time of recovery from a bad December 2018. Read more about the driving forces behind last quarter's returns, and see what is on investors' minds.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.The report also illustrates the performance of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
The document provides a quarterly market review for third quarter 2016. It includes the following:
- A global market overview and the returns of various stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
- Performance of globally diversified portfolios and a quarterly topic on presidential elections and the stock market.
- Details on world stock market performance, US and international developed stocks, emerging markets, and fixed income returns.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
The document provides a summary of global market performance in the first quarter of 2017. It begins with an overview of the quarter and includes the returns of various stock and bond asset classes in the US, international developed markets, and emerging markets. It also illustrates the impact of diversification and features a quarterly topic on investment shock absorbers.
- The document provides a summary of global market performance in the third quarter of 2018, including returns for US and international stocks, bonds, real estate, and commodities.
- US stocks outperformed international stocks, with the Russell 3000 returning 7.12% compared to 1.31% for international developed markets and -1.09% for emerging markets.
- Small caps underperformed large caps in the US as well as international markets. Value strategies underperformed growth in the US and international developed markets.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets. The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of
stock and bond asset classes in the US and
international markets.
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of
stock and bond asset classes in the US and
international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic.
Why investors might think twice about chasing the biggest stocksSusan Langdon
Investors chasing the biggest stocks may want to think twice about doing so. While companies see impressive returns that push them into the top 10 largest stocks by market cap, their performance tends to lag the market soon after. On average, stocks outperformed by 10% in the 3 years before joining the top 10 but underperformed by 1% in the 3 years after. Their underperformance widened to 1.5% below the market after 10 years. Examples like Intel showed much higher returns in the decade before joining the top 10 but underperformed in the following decade.
Emerging markets can provide diversification benefits but have also experienced periods of volatility and performance differences compared to developed markets. Over the long-term from 1988 to 2019, emerging markets outperformed developed international markets with higher annualized returns but also higher risk. However, short-term performance has varied significantly, with emerging markets strongly outperforming or underperforming developed markets by over 30 percentage points in some years. Country-level returns within emerging markets also display wide dispersion, underscoring the importance of diversification. The composition and size of emerging markets has evolved significantly over time, with China now representing over 30% of the emerging market index.
- The document discusses how concentration of the largest stocks in the US stock market is not a new phenomenon, and has occurred periodically throughout history.
- In 1967, IBM represented a larger portion of the market than Apple does today. And in the past, the top 10 stocks have accounted for over 20% of the market.
- Certain companies like AT&T, General Motors, and IBM were consistently among the largest stocks for multiple decades in the 20th century, demonstrating the market's tendency to concentrate in a few large firms.
- While the specific companies may change over time, technological innovation and cutting-edge firms often dominate the market.
The CARES Act: A Simple Summary for InvestorsSusan Langdon
Sweeping legislation to respond to COVID-19 pandemic was cleared by Congress and signed into law on March 27, 2020. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“the CARES Act”) authorizes more than $2 trillion to battle COVID-19 and its economic effects. The law is wide-ranging from support to the health care system’s fight against the coronavirus, as well as direct payments to individuals, expanded unemployment insurance, loans to small and large businesses, and support for state and local governments.
This document provides an overview on retirement investor’s relief in the government’s stimulus bill to help alleviate the financial strains from the coronavirus.
Can Small Cap Stocks Weather the Storm?Susan Langdon
This document summarizes research analyzing whether small cap stocks are well positioned to weather an economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The research finds that small cap companies' financial characteristics, such as leverage, leading into the crisis were consistent with long-term trends. Historical data also shows no relationship between the rate of small cap company delistings and relative small cap stock performance. While small caps may be more vulnerable operationally, market prices already reflect expectations about future cash flows, including recession impacts. Overall, the research finds that small cap stocks can still deliver higher expected returns even during an economic downturn. Investors are thus advised to maintain a diversified portfolio including small cap stocks.
The document provides recommendations for staying healthy and entertained at home during the disruption caused by COVID-19. It lists free online resources such as national park tours, yoga classes, and opera performances. It also suggests using video conferencing apps to connect with others, getting groceries delivered, and supporting local restaurants. The message aims to help people navigate this challenging time while focusing on well-being.
While the Dow and other indices are frequently interpreted as indicators of broader stock market performance, the stocks composing these indices may not be representative of an investor’s total portfolio.
2017 Q4 Quarterly Market Review by ASI Wealth ManagementSusan Langdon
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. This report illustrates the impact of globally diversified portfolios and features a quarterly topic: Bitcoin Mania
This report features world capital market performance and a timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset classes in the US and international markets.
[4:55 p.m.] Bryan Oates
OJPs are becoming a critical resource for policy-makers and researchers who study the labour market. LMIC continues to work with Vicinity Jobs’ data on OJPs, which can be explored in our Canadian Job Trends Dashboard. Valuable insights have been gained through our analysis of OJP data, including LMIC research lead
Suzanne Spiteri’s recent report on improving the quality and accessibility of job postings to reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent people.
Decoding job postings: Improving accessibility for neurodivergent job seekers
Improving the quality and accessibility of job postings is one way to reduce employment barriers for neurodivergent people.
Every business, big or small, deals with outgoing payments. Whether it’s to suppliers for inventory, to employees for salaries, or to vendors for services rendered, keeping track of these expenses is crucial. This is where payment vouchers come in – the unsung heroes of the accounting world.
OJP data from firms like Vicinity Jobs have emerged as a complement to traditional sources of labour demand data, such as the Job Vacancy and Wages Survey (JVWS). Ibrahim Abuallail, PhD Candidate, University of Ottawa, presented research relating to bias in OJPs and a proposed approach to effectively adjust OJP data to complement existing official data (such as from the JVWS) and improve the measurement of labour demand.
Independent Study - College of Wooster Research (2023-2024) FDI, Culture, Glo...AntoniaOwensDetwiler
"Does Foreign Direct Investment Negatively Affect Preservation of Culture in the Global South? Case Studies in Thailand and Cambodia."
Do elements of globalization, such as Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), negatively affect the ability of countries in the Global South to preserve their culture? This research aims to answer this question by employing a cross-sectional comparative case study analysis utilizing methods of difference. Thailand and Cambodia are compared as they are in the same region and have a similar culture. The metric of difference between Thailand and Cambodia is their ability to preserve their culture. This ability is operationalized by their respective attitudes towards FDI; Thailand imposes stringent regulations and limitations on FDI while Cambodia does not hesitate to accept most FDI and imposes fewer limitations. The evidence from this study suggests that FDI from globally influential countries with high gross domestic products (GDPs) (e.g. China, U.S.) challenges the ability of countries with lower GDPs (e.g. Cambodia) to protect their culture. Furthermore, the ability, or lack thereof, of the receiving countries to protect their culture is amplified by the existence and implementation of restrictive FDI policies imposed by their governments.
My study abroad in Bali, Indonesia, inspired this research topic as I noticed how globalization is changing the culture of its people. I learned their language and way of life which helped me understand the beauty and importance of cultural preservation. I believe we could all benefit from learning new perspectives as they could help us ideate solutions to contemporary issues and empathize with others.
Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio ProblemMajid Iqbal
Digital, interactive art showing the struggle of a society in providing for its present population while also saving planetary resources for future generations. Spread across several frames, the art is actually the rendering of real and speculative data. The stereographic projections change shape in response to prompts and provocations. Visitors interact with the model through speculative statements about how to increase savings across communities, regions, ecosystems and environments. Their fabulations combined with random noise, i.e. factors beyond control, have a dramatic effect on the societal transition. Things get better. Things get worse. The aim is to give visitors a new grasp and feel of the ongoing struggles in democracies around the world.
Stunning art in the small multiples format brings out the spatiotemporal nature of societal transitions, against backdrop issues such as energy, housing, waste, farmland and forest. In each frame we see hopeful and frightful interplays between spending and saving. Problems emerge when one of the two parts of the existential anaglyph rapidly shrinks like Arctic ice, as factors cross thresholds. Ecological wealth and intergenerational equity areFour at stake. Not enough spending could mean economic stress, social unrest and political conflict. Not enough saving and there will be climate breakdown and ‘bankruptcy’. So where does speculative design start and the gambling and betting end? Behind each fabular frame is a four ratio problem. Each ratio reflects the level of sacrifice and self-restraint a society is willing to accept, against promises of prosperity and freedom. Some values seem to stabilise a frame while others cause collapse. Get the ratios right and we can have it all. Get them wrong and things get more desperate.
An accounting information system (AIS) refers to tools and systems designed for the collection and display of accounting information so accountants and executives can make informed decisions.
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Quarterly Market Review
Second Quarter 2019
This report features world capital market performance and a
timeline of events for the past quarter. It begins with a global
overview, then features the returns of stock and bond asset
classes in the US and international markets.
The report also illustrates the impact of globally diversified
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Quarterly Topic: The Uncommon Average
15. Commodities
Second Quarter 2019 Index Returns
The Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return declined 1.19% in the
second quarter of 2019.
Corn and wheat led performance, returning 14.24% and 13.36%,
respectively.
Natural gas and cotton were the worst performers, declining by
16.67% and 14.72%, respectively.
Asset Class QTR YTD 1 Year 3 Years** 5 Years** 10 Years**
Commodities -1.19 5.06 -6.75 -2.18 -9.15 -3.74
-0.26
-1.49
-1.77
-2.31
-2.37
-2.75
-3.41
-7.35
-7.85
-9.45
-12.45
-14.39
-14.72
-16.67
14.24
13.36
9.98
8.37
4.57
2.70
1.41
0.41
Corn
Wheat
Coffee
Gold
Unleaded gas
Kansas wheat
Soybean meal
Silver
Soybeans
Brent crude oil
Soybean oil
Sugar
Heating oil
Nickel
WTI crude oil
Aluminum
Copper
Live cattle
Zinc
Lean hogs
Cotton
Natural gas
Period Returns (%)
Ranked Returns for Individual Commodities (%)
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Index is not available for direct investment. Index performance does not reflect the expenses associated with the management of an actual
portfolio.
Commodities returns represent the return of the Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index. Individual commodities are sub-index values of the Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index.
Data provided by Bloomberg.