Insights

China’s seeming success in containing Covid-19 may hold lessons for rest of world.

As she adjusts to working from home, Linda wonders what happens when all the bills come due.

The disastrous March jobs report didn't even factor in the terrible last two weeks.

Perspectives on the impact the pandemic is having on companies.

Unprecedented Fed and government support helps restore semblance of normalcy amid crisis.

ESG implications of an increasingly virtual economy.

Federated Hermes strategists remain overweight equities but make adjustments.

Navigating volatile markets may take calming breaths, averaging in and time.

With so much still unknown, it seems too early to call a market bottom.

Fear, social distancing and avoidance of anything with a hint of risk.

Now is not the time to rebalance, Federated Hermes strategists say.

Policymakers keep coming up with more ways to support markets and economy.

Perspectives on international investing in this volatile environment.

Bottoming process continues.

Monetary, fiscal and social policy must work in concert to manage crisis.

Social distancing certainly seems necessary but it comes at a steep near-term price.

The loan facility, broader than in 2008-09, includes short-term muni securities.

Federated Hermes CEO provides insight on these unprecedented times.

The robust programs are aimed at combating the impact of Covid-19.

A perspective on the volatility gripping short-term fixed-income markets and the outlook ahead.

Primary dealers and the short end of the commercial paper market are the latest to get support.

Past episodes of spiking spreads suggest opportunities await on the horizon.

Virus-related disruptions hitting munis (and other asset classes) eventually will end.

The Federal Reserve slashed rates to near zero Sunday evening.

Shock from virus and oil lead us to drop GDP estimates, but recession averted.

News flow improves but bottoming is a process so expect continuing volatility.

A peak in virus cases outside of China, more stimulus and a lot of test kits.

Short-term government securities benefit as virus fears sidetrack global risk markets.

As investors seek not only relative safety, but liquidity via Treasuries, muni valuations have benefited.

It's all about the policy response and so far, policymakers are coming up short.

3 preconditions should help determine when the worst has passed.

High yield has been underweight energy for some time on its roller-coaster past.

There are many unknowns but reasonable assumptions for now suggest short-term pain should give way eventually to long-term gains. But risks are real and need to be monitored.

The overnight and short-term markets have been performing well during the volatility.

How Federated Hermes puts ESG integration and engagement to work.

A lot of unknowns but in the end, Linda expects consumers will save the day.

While in all likelihood future payroll reports will see pullback due to the virus, February's figures should not be ignored.

We run down 2 scenarios: falling further or bouncing higher.

EM economies are in better shape than in previous crises and could benefit from policy responses to the coronavirus.

The 50 basis-point cut in the fed funds rate range to address the coronavirus outbreak is the largest since 2008.

Efforts to treat and find a cure for Covid-19 likely to spur more innovation.

Might the virus slow the U.S. economy enough to boost Bernie's chances?

Martin Schulz says the end is near for U.S. outperformance.

Coronavirus and possible Sanders victory are washing out the "weak hands."

The Fed must decide, on its own, if the coronavirus outbreak qualifies as such.

The week started just fine in North Carolina...then I came back late Thursday.

A move off these record lows will depend on if and when there's any positive virus news.

Six indicators can be predictive of the election outcome.

Virus fallout adds to temporary hits the economy already is taking from October's tax hike.

The real upside, Steve Auth says, could come post-election.

As news about the virus vacillates, so does the bond and stock markets' reactions.

Martin Schulz sees better growth profiles and valuation with less risk.

Steve Chiavarone doesn’t think so.

Measured from October to January, holiday retail sales impressed.

Jared Hoff explains why investors may benefit by expanding their dividend horizons.

Looking through the virus' late January impact, we still see strong year for S&P.

The past week's spike belies signs of improvement.

So far, it doesn't seem to be worrying much about the coronavirus.

The material risks facing pharma go beyond reputational harm.

What industry money managers are thinking about stocks and the economy as a new year gets underway.

Banner batch of reports show strength of the U.S. labor market.

As long as investors remain nervous, this market should run.

The coronavirus may cause short-term pain but underlying drivers of growth remain intact.

Some reforms actually could benefit businesses and the economy.

Chris Donahue and Saker Nusseibeh discuss responsible investing and their visions for Federated Hermes, Inc. with Bloomberg Television.

The Fed tries to corral several key rates to keep overnight markets in line.

Housing, trade and holiday spending did their part, but Q1 could be sloppy.

Let others focus on the coronavirus; Linda wants to talk about Iowa.

With no change in rates, technical adjustments the only news from the Fed today.

The coronavirus should prove more short-lived than debilitating for the market.

It was a pro-Trump crowd in Naples, although the subject of impeachment did come up.

The 'Early January Barometer' suggests they will continue to climb.

Why 2020 may herald a rebound in global growth.

WeWork fiasco illustrates how governance matters.

Linda shares how it's different in California. And when it comes to expectations, how it's not.

Boeing's woes may slow GDP growth this quarter but it should rebound soon after.

It was a really good year for fixed income. 2020 may prove more challenging.

Inflation isn't an issue yet; neither is the economy. Maybe investors are too bullish?

But there's too much noise in the data to make any bold claims.

Our annual rundown of out-of-consensus views sees substantial upside for equities this year.

How might the outcome of the 2020 election affect the outlook for equities?

Senior Portfolio Manager Linda Bakhshian offers ideas for income investors.

Monetary accommodation, benign inflation and easing trade tensions should drive markets.

Federated sees no recession in 2020, but China/trade remains a potential pitfall for the economy.

Senior Portfolio Manager Linda Bakhshian explains why fundamentals are key in picking dividend-paying securities.

With markets awash with money, stocks should have more room to run in 2020.

2019 is a hard act to follow, but we expect 8-10% growth on the S&P 500.

What should investors expect from the markets this year?

Markets and economy should keep chugging in 2020

The liquidity space should continue to grow in popularity in 2020.

The central bank's full attention is on mitigating potential dislocations, and we think it will be successful.

Trade deals, Brexit clarity and a Fed hold cap a bullish week for stocks.

Prime Minister Johnson's overwhelming victory allows him to deal with the EU with a much stronger hand.

November's mediocre retail sales must be seen in context.

Everywhere Linda went this week, advisors were in a festive mood (except for Pats fans in Hartford!)

Identifying environmental, social and governance risks may help avoid hard-to-see pitfalls.

The Federal Reserve is confident it can support the overnight market through year-end; leaves rates unchanged.

A small-cap stock rebound could be riding in on seasonality and a re-accelerating economy.

Linda heard a lot of worries during her Phoenix visit. But the one above? Hmm.

The labor market juggernaut rolls on.

From TOMO to POMO and a lower fed funds target range, it’s taking measures to keep the markets on a steady keel.

We view pullbacks as opportunities to add.

Shorter-duration bonds can still be an attractive option in a low-rate environment.

CIO Deborah Cunningham walks through the process.

Speeches in November indicate consensus for a pause in rate action.

The market's run should make for happy holidays even if it's a short shopping season.

A strong labor market, rising wages and lower gas prices represent a trifecta for consumer spending.

Fluctuating rates may impact other forms of income but dividend payments aren't likely to be affected.

Barbara Miller says stores that best match online with traditional should keep doing well.

November and December retail sales are looking bright this year.

What can investors expect in 2020? CIO Deborah Cunningham explains her economic outlook.

What's the best indicator of the economy's health: strong consumers or weak manufacturing?

Reminiscing as she made the rounds in New Jersey, Linda wonders if a melt-up is developing.

Here are three reasons.

Three Hermes portfolio managers share their views of the coming year.

A review of where we stand on our top 5 surprises for this year is, well, surprisingly good!

Not where Linda Duessel goes, including this week's audience in Vancouver.

Portfolio Manager Nick Tripodes explains how he’s positioning portfolios for the current rate environment.

Dividend stocks can provide durability in an unpredictable market.

Their credit quality, tax-exempt income and diversification can stand out in uncertain times.

It doesn't matter where Presidents Trump and Xi meet as long as they do before Dec. 15.

As long as investor sentiment remains subdued, this uptrend could continue.

Access to credit markets with reduced rate risk, for starters.

Don't overlook the income potential of dividend stocks.

Combined with healthy services growth and first phase of trade deal, stocks have surged.

Storm clouds that have been hanging over the market are dissipating.

But with pressing issues such as the repo market to address, it can't relax.

Sports and investing are a lot alike: They stir passions and are obsessed with performance.

It only makes us more confident the S&P 500 will hit our long-standing year-end target of 3,100.

The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point but it will take more negative news to do so again this year.

There are a lot of reasons to think the economy is catching a second wind.

With confidence and dry powder, consumers won't be spooked this fall.

Dramatic headlines aside, market data is lining up for a potential run in equities.

Markets get a little relief with progress on U.S-China trade front and Brexit. Next up, EU.

In Nashville and Kansas meetings with bankers, impeachment and Syria never came up.

Geopolitical and economic developments are turning positive and should drive stocks higher this year.

Portfolio Manager Steve Chiavarone offers investment ideas for the current low-rate environment.

What should investors expect from the IPO market in 2020?

The devil's in the details of the yet-to-be-signed U.S.-China mini trade deal.

Halloween will bring together many global events that may haunt the U.S. economy.

A variety of factors, from dovish Fed to a manufacturing bottom, could rally stocks into year-end.

If a trade deal emerges, leading to expectations for GDP and corporate-profit growth, look for a year-end rally.

Trade continues to drive the market as the seasonal tailwinds begin to blow.

In the search for alpha, yield-curve positioning, currency and security selection take center stage.

What are the hallmarks of an investable IPO?

How to identify opportunities in the growth space.

Job-seekers are ghosting employers in one of the tightest labor markets in 50 years.

Sometimes, bad news is good news for the market.

After being rocked by poor manufacturing and service numbers, even a mixed report brings respite.

Decelerating growth and rising geopolitical worries are bond friendly.

Not fondly, but so that overnight trading works smoother the next time it is flooded with supply.

Impeachment talk and other geopolitical tensions aren't yet weighing down investors.

The chances of Trump being removed from office are negligible.

How to translate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into investing product.

The dollar has strengthened even as the Fed has cut rates.

As was the case when first looking at the issue eight years ago, the answer is no.

Lower yields should make for higher multiples. It hasn't happened ... yet.

The Fed itself isn't sure of policy in the rest of 2019.

It will inject more cash into the liquidity markets to alleviate trading pressure.

Worries about oil shock are overblown as trade, Fed dominate market concerns.

Will the quarter-point reduction be the last one this year?

Bond yields have reversed much of the August decline. The reasons are many.

There's been a violent shift from momentum to value. Will it continue?

Probable Fed cuts and healthy consumers suggest the inverted yield curve is crying wolf.

Brainwashed investors think things are really bad. That may be good for stocks.

Expect the soft August employment figures to be revised upward.

Libor’s heir apparent is making progress but daunting issues remain.

For every action, there is a reaction, a dualism that should prove soothing for investors.

Beaten-down valuations are creating potentially attractive opportunities in the eurozone.

Could debate about the rate cut turn into a showdown?

As global market rates move closer to zero, policymakers confront what "effective lower bound'' is for the Fed's benchmark rate.

How are rate cuts affecting liquidity products?

Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of International Fixed Income Ihab Salib discusses how emerging markets might fare, if a global recession materializes.

One big one: if you hold it to maturity, you'll lose money.

Corporate bonds in South America, South Korea and India look attractive.

Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of International Fixed Income Ihab Salib offers insights on how trade tensions are affecting global bonds and what’s driving the strength of the dollar.

Politicized proposals calling for it don't make the grade.

At nearly $1.6 trillion, student debt is double the size of the Defense budget and is second only to mortgages on the list of the largest household liabilities.

The Fed leader successfully addressed several issues weighing on monetary policy.

With negative-yielding debt at a record and climbing, we're in uncharted waters.

A scarcity of disclosures is creating an information vacuum for ESG investors who rely only on off-the-shelf ratings.

Millennials' biggest impact on consumption and housing will come in the years ahead.

Some argue a more moderate, incremental approach to fixing health care is better.

There could be many reasons for the yield-curve inversion. More than $16 trillion of negative-yield global debt is certainly among them.

Federated CIOs see opportunities in cash, yield-curve positioning and growth stocks.

From here, they could break either way. But Federated's base case remains a recession isn't imminent.

U.K.'s path to the Oct. 31 EU exit deadline is fraught with worrisome scenarios.

New rules getting rid of 'dirty' fuel used in shipping could boost refiners.

Is this soft patch and sell-off an omen of things to come or a pause that refreshes? For now, the evidence suggests the latter.