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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.

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  • Fed Vacancies – the Dilemma As of 11/23/2020
     Author(s): Robert Eisenbeis, Ph.D. | Tue November 24, 2020



    As the Biden administration begins to float the names of potential cabinet members, an interesting scenario and potential dilemma faces the Federal Reserve Board.


  • The Ballet
     Author(s): David R. Kotok | Mon November 23, 2020



    My friend Steve sent this terrific musical dance video. Enjoy. Please notice how deeply you see ballet training in so many of the dancers we recognize.

     


  • Cumberland Advisors Week in Review (Nov 16, 2020 - Nov 20, 2020)
     Author(s): Cumberland Advisors | Sun November 22, 2020



    The Cumberland Advisors Week in Review is a recap of news, commentary, and opinion from our team.


  • COVID, COVID, COVID! Recovery?
     Author(s): David R. Kotok | Sat November 21, 2020



    A Bleak Short-Term COVID Outlook, Then Recovery Dawns


  • Cumberland Advisors Guest Commentary - Hurricanes, Bob Bunting, CAC
     Author(s): Bob Bunting | Thu November 19, 2020

    Climate Adaptation Center 2021 Hurricane Forecas


    Municipal bond ratings are affected by the preparedness of the issuers for severe weather, the impacts of climate change, and other factors that may affect credit ratings. Cumberland Advisors takes a keen interest in the micro and macro details surrounding municipalities and weather events.


  • Will the NASDAQ Crash? Also: Helping Nurses!
     Author(s): David R. Kotok | Tue November 17, 2020



    Will the NASDAQ crash? We get that question often.


  • Flying to Florida
     Author(s): | Mon November 16, 2020



    Investors and clients ask about the transportation sector and specifically airlines.  The outlook is dependent on travelers’ perceived personal safety (COVID vaccines and treatment options) in addition to economic recovery that can generate the incomes to cover the costs…


  • Cumberland Advisors Week in Review (Nov 09, 2020 - Nov 13, 2020)
     Author(s): Cumberland Advisors | Sun November 15, 2020



    The Cumberland Advisors Week in Review is a recap of news, commentary, and opinion from our team.


  • Municipal Employment
     Author(s): Patricia Healy, CFA | Sat November 14, 2020



    The positive jobs growth news, showing an increase of 638,000 jobs in October and a full one percent reduction in the unemployment rate to 6.9%, masked a decline in government employment. Private jobs were up by 906,000, led by an increase of 271,000 in hospitality and leisure, a sector that has…


  • 11-11-11
     Author(s): David R. Kotok | Thu November 12, 2020



    On November 11, 1918, President Woodrow Wilson signed the agreement that ended the fighting in World War 1, a conflict that engulfed 30 nations and cost millions of lives (estimates vary). In June of 1919, the Treaty of Versailles would attempt to forge the terms of the peace. Months later, on…


 

 

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