March 20, 2018—As investors, one of our most important jobs at this point in the market cycle is watching for red flags that could signal the beginning of a bear market (often defined as a -20% selloff). One indicator that acted as such a red flag during the financial crisis was the spread, or difference,
March 16, 2018 – There is a growing number of values-based, sustainable, and impact strategies available to U.S. investors. The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment (USSIF) estimates that such strategies already account for over $8 trillion in assets under management, up 33% from 2014. In Wilmington Trust’s Manager Research Group, we have selected several
March 13, 2018 – President Trump formally announced on March 8 the introduction of a 25% tariff on U.S. steel imports, and a 10% tariff on aluminum imports, to be enacted in 15 days. This follows the surprise March 1 informal announcement that these tariffs were to be applied to all trading partners with no
