2019 Market Preview

January 18, 2019 | Greg Leonberger, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA, Partner, Director of Research

Coming off a difficult 2018, investors face a litany of questions going into this year, whose potential answers will undoubtedly have an impact on the capital markets. The following set of newsletters examines the primary asset classes we cover for our clients, with in-depth analysis of last year’s performance and more importantly, trends, themes, and projections to watch for in 2019. We hope these materials can assist you and your committees as you plan for the coming year, and please feel free to reach out to any of us should you have further questions about the articles or wish to review the 2019 Market Preview Webinar recording. Here’s to a better year from the capital markets in 2019!

U.S. Economy: The View from the Top?
by Jeffrey Hoffmeyer, CFA, Lead Analyst, Asset Allocation

Fixed Income: Kicking Off the Year with Moderate Valuations, a Less-Hawkish Fed and Growing Global Tariffs
by Ben Mohr, CFA, Senior Research Analyst, Fixed Income

U.S. Equities: The Pro-Growth Narrative Fizzles Out
by Samantha T. Grant, CFA, CAIA, Senior Research Analyst, U.S. Equities
and Rob Britenbach, CIPM, Research Analyst, U.S. Equities

Non-U.S. Equities: Can They Get Back on Track?
by David Hernandez, CFA, Senior Research Analyst, International Equities
and Nicole Johnson-Barnes, Research Analyst

Real Estate: Navigating Through a Late Market Cycle
by Jeremy Zirin, CAIA, Senior Research Analyst, Real Assets

Infrastructure: Stable Cash Flows in an Uncertain Market Environment and the Evolving Landscape
by Jeremy Zirin, CAIA, Senior Research Analyst, Real Assets

Hedge Funds: Is Market Volatility Here to Stay?
by Joe McGuane, CFA, Senior Research Analyst, Alternatives

Private Equity: Poised for Robust Deployment
by Derek Schmidt, CFA, CAIA, Senior Research Analyst, Private Equity

 

The opinions expressed herein are those of Marquette Associates, Inc. (“Marquette”), and are subject to change without notice. This material is not financial advice or an offer to purchase or sell any product. Marquette reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs.