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With election results behind us, Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam looks at positive, long-term market trends that will remain in place in the months ahead.

As the dust settles on the 2024 presidential election, CIO Larry Adam provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential impacts. Despite the political shifts, history suggests that the market and economic impacts will be minimal.

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Given the current environment, it is a good time to remind ourselves of the primary objective that fixed income seeks to fill in a portfolio – to preserve wealth and provide consistent income and cash flow, notes Strategist Drew O'Neil in the latest Weekly Bond Market Commentary.

As time goes on, the story of the equity market is less about the composition of Washington D.C. and more about fundamentals – economic growth, valuations, earnings and monetary policy notes CIO Larry Adam in his latest Weekly Headings.

Don't be spooked by falling fixed income prices. Lower prices mean higher yields, which is a treat for fixed income investors, notes Strategist Drew O'Neil in his Halloween-themed Weekly Bond Market Commentary.

As this unique election cycle draws to a close, it has raised some key questions for investors. CIO Larry Adam looks at some of the biggest questions facing the markets and economy in the months ahead and offers insight into each in his latest Weekly Headings.

Strategist Drew O'Neil discusses fixed income market conditions and offers insight for bond investors in the Weekly Bond Market Commentary.