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Capital Market Assumptions

Ken Johnson, Investment Strategy Analyst, explains how the capital market assumptions are developed—and what they may mean for investors today.

U.S.-China Tariffs-The Risks are Rising

What impact will likely come from the U.S. announcing it will add $200 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese imports?

2018 Midyear Outlook

As the economic recovery ages, many investors are wondering if we’re nearing a recession. Wells Fargo Investment Institute explains why late cycle doesn’t mean end of cycle—and what that may mean for investors today. 

The Fed’s Decision and What It May Mean for Investors

Wells Fargo Investment Institute shares key highlights from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

State of the Markets

A look at what’s happening now and what may be ahead from Darrell Cronk, President of Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

What Investors Should Know About Monetary Policy Divergence

Veronica Willis, Investment Strategy Analyst, discusses Wells Fargo Investment Institute’s global monetary policy expectations for the coming year—and what they may mean for investors.

What Investors Should Know About a Trade War

The recent equity market volatility shows pretty clearly that many investors are concerned about the negative implications of a potential trade war. Paul Christopher, Head of Global Market Strategy, explains why Wells Fargo Investment Institute remains constructive on global economic growth and higher global equity prices this year.

When Debt Pushes Back

George Rusnak, Co-Head of Global Fixed Income Strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute Investment, explains how the magnitude, trend, and timing of the growing U.S. debt burden could impact the domestic bond market.

What do investors need to know about cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology?

Bobby Zheng, Wells Fargo Investment Institute Investment Strategy Analyst, explains.

Strategies for Addressing Market Volatility

Analysis and advice for investors from the strategists at Wells Fargo Investment Institute