The price of oil (as measured by West Texas Intermediate crude) has fallen over 27% since its early-October highs, well into “bear market” territory. The decline was arrested on Wednesday, halting the longest stretch of daily declines for oil since the 1970s. Some investors are seeing flashbacks of oil’s most recent collapse, when it fell
November 7, 2018—Tuesday’s election delivered the result largely expected by us and the markets: a split Congress, with the Democrats wresting control of the House but Republicans retaining the majority in the Senate. Voter engagement was extremely high, with a record turnout for a midterm election. While it is unusual for the House to go one
October 29, 2018— The days are ticking down to what will likely be one of the most consequential elections in midterm history. Votes cast on November 6 could result in a change in control of Congress and help determine the national agenda for the next two years or even longer. In light of the impending
