charts to watch – global market update – 08.18.2017 · pdf...

Global Market UpdateAugust 18, 2017

Global Clients…Global Portfolios

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AGA HeatMap - Macro

Fixed Income & Credit

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US Treasury – 10 Year Yield

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Investment Grade Bond Credit Spread

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High Yield Bond Credit Spread

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US Treasury Yield Curve vs. IG Bonds vs. High Yield Bonds – 1 Year Shift

Global Equities

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MSCI ACWI Index

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S&P 500 Index

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MSCI EAFE Index

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MSCI Emerging Markets Index

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EuroStoxx 50

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MSCI Asia Pacific ex Japan Index

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S&P500 Sectors

Currencies & Commodities

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Currency Returns – Last 6 Months

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Currency Forecasts – Q4 2017

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US Dollar Index

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Gold

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Crude Oil

Economy & Consumption

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Global Manufacturing PMIs

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Global Economic Surprises

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U.S. Personal Income & Spending

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U.S. Consumer & Small Business Confidence

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U.S. Consumer Balance Sheet