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Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The Fed’s “summer of 75” continues, despite growth risks
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A higher-than-expected consumer price inflation report for June compelled the U.S. Federal Reserve to maintain its brisk pace of policy tightening. The U.S. economy is showing signs of slowing, which could lead the Fed to reduce its pace of rate increases in September.
Portfolio Construction Insights
5 Lessons From 5 Decades of Asset Allocation
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At Morningstar Investment Management, our asset allocation approach has drawn on our research spanning five decades. Some lessons have stood the test of time and continue to inform our thinking today. We unpack five key lessons that we believe are vital to be a great asset allocator today.
Portfolio Construction Insights
How a Bond Ladder Can Offer Stability in Any Market Condition
A bond ladder, or a portfolio of individual bonds whose maturity dates are staggered over a set number of years, is designed to provide a predictable income stream while minimizing exposure to interest-rate fluctuations. We explore why an investor might consider holding a bond ladder, risks, and our expectations for the current rate environment.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
No big waves from the Fed to close an unprecedented year
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The Fed upgraded its longer-term economic outlook, while warning of near-term risks.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Decision 2020: What the apparent Biden victory means for the markets and investors
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With Joe Biden becoming the presumptive President Elect, Nuveen's Global Investment Committee takes a look at financial market implications
Alternative Investments
Understanding Gold: An Expensive Insurance Policy?
One of the most significant investment winners year-to-date in 2020 has been gold. What is behind the sudden interest in the yellow metal? We look at the history of gold as an investment and what may have been driving the rise in the price of gold in 2020.