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Cumberland Advisors Market Commentary offers insights and analysis on upcoming, important economic issues that potentially impact global financial markets. Our team shares their thinking on global economic developments, market news and other factors that often influence investment opportunities and strategies. Our readers appreciate its timeliness, depth of analysis, and quality of research.
Author(s): William Witherell, Ph.D. | Thu July 11, 2019
Just days after US President Trump announced a ceasefire and resumption of trade negotiations with China, the US Trade Representative proposed new tariffs on 89 European Union (EU) goods worth $4 billion. These levies are in response to concerns about aircraft subsidies and would be added to the…
Author(s): Robert Eisenbeis, Ph.D. | Wed July 10, 2019
Earlier in the week, before July 4th, ADP released its jobs report for June and predicted that the economy had only created a modest increase of 102K jobs on the heels of May’s 75K. The press picked up that number with headlines like “Job Creation Has Another Rough Month in June as Private…
Author(s): David R. Kotok | Tue July 9, 2019
“You have a platform. Can you write about this issue?” The email from D. triggered this longer commentary, and we hope our remarks will trigger some much-needed discussion about the means our country is employing to protect its national borders, and about the subject of conflict across borders…
Author(s): Cumberland Advisors | Sat July 6, 2019
Happy 4th of July from the Cumberland Advisors family to yours!
Author(s): Cumberland Advisors | Thu July 4, 2019
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Author(s): Bob Bunting | Wed July 3, 2019
Bob Bunting brings his established credentials, including being a Director of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research and a Lead Forecast for NOAA, to this guest commentary. He also mentions the Climate Adaptation & Mitigation Center (CAC), of which he is the CEO and which I…
Author(s): David R. Kotok | Mon July 1, 2019
Ceasefire: An agreement to temporarily stop shooting while trying to reach a truce
Truce: A more durable cessation of shooting while antagonists attempt to reconcile differences and reach a peace treaty
Author(s): Gabriel Hament | Sat June 29, 2019
Since the ’08-’09 financial crisis, it has been astounding to watch as investment pours into Florida's Sarasota-Manatee region. Construction cranes dot the skyline, new housing developments expand beyond the interstate while regional unemployment remains at historic lows.
Author(s): Shaun Burgess | Sat June 29, 2019
The second quarter of 2019 has been a busy one for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Milestones mired in controversy, optimism dampened by frustration, and increasing uncertainty have all been part of the experience.
Author(s): John R. Mousseau, CFA | Fri June 28, 2019
The muni bond market has been on a tear so far this year. Not only have yields dropped, but they have dropped relative to US Treasuries across the board.