Rate Cycle & Macro Economic Backdrop – Investment Strategy Implications

By |2015-08-09T23:33:25-04:00August 9th, 2015|Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Economy, Federal Reserve/Monetary Policy, Markets, Real Estate, Stocks|

US monetary policy is the major driver of the global cost of capital. As a Fed rate cycle approaches, we see the effects of raising required returns across the globe. The increased volatility is a reflection of investors' changing return requirements, risk assessments and the associated unwinding of leveraged exposure. As we approach the anticipated Fed rate hike, look for he [...]