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Global debt ratios have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels, reaching 231% of GDP, as private sector deleveraging offsets still elevated public borrowing (chart above). While both public and private...
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In this Signals in Focus, NDR's Strategic Asset Allocation Strategist, Saumen Chattopadhyay, CFA explains how NDR’s forward-looking SAA framework is shaping portfolio construction.
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Recorded May 14, 2026 - in this episode, NDR's Chief Economist Alejandra Grindal discusses the impact of the war on global supply chains and inflation. Alejandra notes that NDR's Global Supply Chain...
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In 2021, trimmed-mean PCE lagged both headline and core inflation in detecting the pandemic-driven surge. Today, a similar risk exists: supply shocks from the Iran war and tariffs are pushing...
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In this Signals in Focus interview, Saumen Chattopadhyay, CFA, Strategic Asset Allocation Strategist at NDR, discusses what sets NDR’s approach apart in an increasingly commoditized landscape.
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In this Signals in Focus interview, Saumen Chattopadhyay, CFA, Strategic Asset Allocation Strategist at NDR, explains how disciplined, data driven frameworks can challenge conventional strategic...
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Client reactions to recent market swings can best be described as remarkable, though not bewildering to seasoned investors. The most common question has been what to do now. This report draws one key...
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Historically, powerful rebounds like the recent surge in the S&P 500 have usually pointed to continued strength, especially when they follow major bear market lows. In most past examples, similar...
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U.S. import prices rose 0.8% in March, less than expected, suggesting the early impact of the Iran war was more limited than feared. Still, prices increased an average of 0.7% per month in Q1, the...
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Recorded April 9, 2026 - in this episode, NDR's Chief Economist Alejandra Grindal discusses the impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict on global economies. Alejandra notes that a a prolonged conflict could...