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Drag on Economy: The ‘Temporarily Laid Off’ Who Become Permanent
Goldman Sachs warns that a big swatch of the jobless will end up staying that way.
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Market Moves
The Dollar Is in Peril of Getting Knocked Off Its Perch, Goldman Warns
Tumbling value for the greenback could end its status as the world’s reserve currency, the firm’s analysts say.
Market Moves
Economy Faces a ‘Bumpy Ride,’ Says Goldman’s Chief
Recovery will take a long time, David Solomon warns.
Asset Allocation
US Insurers Aren’t as Concerned About Climate Risk as Global Peers, GSAM Finds
Just half of American carriers consider global warming during their investment process, versus more than 70% of their European and Asian counterparts.
Market Moves
How Little-Guy Investors Bested the Pros by Riding Popular Iffy Stocks
Goldman Sachs study shows that, since this year’s low point, ordinary market players shot past the smart money, 61% to 45%.
Pensions
Goldman Sachs Estimates Public Pensions Now Less than 60% Funded on Average
Senior Pension Strategist Michael Moran says local government spending limits will stymie funding levels.
Asset Allocation
Bad Breadth: 5 Giants’ Market Dominance Is a Grim Sign, Goldman Says
History shows that the lofty status of Microsoft and its tech peers could lead to a deep market rout, the firm warns.
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Battered Shale May End up in Good Condition, Goldman Says
The upstart industry’s flexibility is a big advantage to its longevity amid an oil price war, the firm believes.
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The Worst Might Be Over for Stocks, JPM Says
Despite a chorus of skepticism, the bank lays out how the market may have stabilized—with caveats, of course.
Asset Allocation
How Much Will US GDP Shrink This Year? Try 5.4%
That’s the harsh forecast from IHS Markit, one of the grimmest on Wall Street.
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And Now, the Case for a 2020 Recession
IHS Markit sees one hitting in the second quarter and lasting to year-end.
Market Moves
Expect a 30% Market Drop Overall, Goldman Warns
David Kostin says the S&P 500 has a lot further to fall, due to the coronavirus’ nasty economic effect.
Market Moves
Goldman Warns Coronavirus Could Bring a Market Correction Soon
Earnings growth is threatened by the epidemic, which has shut down much of China’s economy, strategist says.
Market Moves
S&P 500 May Fall 20% in Early 2020, Bullish Ed Yardeni Says
But then he expects a rebound that will send the market up again in the second half.
Asset Allocation
Share Buybacks to Slide 15% in 2019 and 5% Next Year, Says Goldman
Earnings dip, high corporate debt, and gloomy CEOs are to blame, the firm believes.