Risk
Will Red Sea Attacks on Cargo Ships Spark Inflation?
Only to a minor degree, says LPL Financial—goods prices already are low, so there’s a cushion.
Tag: supply chain
Research
Bloated Inventories Turning Into Economic Hindrance, Pantheon Says
The pandemic buying surge prompted businesses to stock up way too much.
Asset Allocation
Canadian Pension Giant Aims to Close Net-Zero Reality Gap
CPPIB releases framework to help companies meet net-zero goals using reliable data and disclosures.
Asset Allocation
New York State Pension Loses $26 Billion in Asset Value in Q1
Common Retirement Fund reports 8.24% loss amid volatile markets, rising inflation and war.
Why Not to Worry About Slowing Earnings Growth
Corporate profits are falling back to a more normal pace (absent some nightmare scenario intruding).
Risk
How Low Can You Go? Strategists Compete for Lowest 2022 GDP Growth
At the head of the pessimistic pack is Natixis’ Lavorgna, with a scant 2% projection.
Asset Allocation
COVID-19 ‘Fault Lines’ Cause IMF to Downgrade Forecast
Supply chain disruptions and inflation pressures weigh down the World Economic Outlook.
Risk
Why Corporate Execs Have the Supply Chain Blues
Worries over logistical bottlenecks preoccupy management on earnings calls, a BofA study shows.
Stumbling Capital Spending Set to Get Up and Running
After capex rebound, financial and industrial stocks should benefit most, BCA study says.