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Following the economic boom of 2021, the Fed has decided to take the fight to inflation.

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A Rally Amid a “Challenging” Backdrop

June 27, 2022

The global equity market staged an impressive rally with the MSCI World Index surging 4.8% last week. In the United States, the tech-heavy ...

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A Mixed May

May 31, 2022

After a rough start, both equities and bonds performed a bit better towards the end of May. The MSCI AC World Index, a broad measure of ...

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June 27, 2022

Following the economic boom of 2021, the Fed has decided to take the fight to inflation.

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Five Things to Remember in Volatile Markets

Since 1980, the S&P 500 has experienced intra-year corrections of over 10% in 22 separate years but has finished the year with a negative ...

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Geopolitical Risks Rise

February 24, 2022

On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed decrees recognizing two regions in the east of Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk, as ...

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Global Supply Chains:
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December 31, 2021

It feels that the pandemic has made changes to just about everything in daily life. Not only have our routines changed, but we have also ...

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Global Supply Chains:
The Complicated Road Back to “Normal”.

December 31, 2021

It feels that the pandemic has made changes to just about everything in daily life. Not only have our routines changed, but we have also been put on a steep learning curve of new concepts.

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The Fed, Inflation and Interest Rates: What’s Ahead?

September 28, 2021

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sent “three significant messages” on the U.S. economic outlook in his address last month in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, according to Christina Parajon Skinner, Wharton professor of legal studies in business ethics.

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Innovate or Perish: What Businesses Should Learn from the Pandemic

September 28, 2021

The company responded to the upheaval that struck so many businesses last year by rapidly expanding its digital payment app to sign up millions of users. App customers contributed 50% of Starbucks’ U.S. sales ...

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How Insider Trading Hides Behind a Barely Noticed Rule

April 20, 2021

Existing regulations on company executives selling shares of their companies are vulnerable to insider trading abuses and must therefore be tightened, according to a recent Wharton study.

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How Can Financial Institutions Prepare for AI Risks?

April 13, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies hold big promise for the financial services industry, but they also bring risks that must be addressed with the right governance approaches, according to a white paper by a group of academics and executives from the financial services ...

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Mid-Year Outlook 2022 Webcast with Shawn Snyder and Kris Bitterly

Mid-Year Outlook 2022 Webcast with Shawn Snyder and Kris Bitterly

Following the economic boom of 2021, the Fed has decided to take the fight to inflation.

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Video: Build Quality, Resilient Portfolios Now

Video: Build Quality, Resilient Portfolios Now

David Bailin, Global Head of Investments & Chief Investment Officer, Citi Global Wealth

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Video: The Digital Revolution Has Far to Go

Video: The Digital Revolution Has Far to Go

Digitalization equities have sold off along with many other secular growth themes in 2022. But we believe the long-term trend remains well intact and seek some exposure through certain alternative strategies.

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Video: The Rise of Asia: G2 Polarization Accelerated

Video: The Rise of Asia: G2 Polarization Accelerated

The Russia-Ukraine war has further underlined deep differences between the US and China. We believe their escalating strategic competition will create potential investment opportunities.

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Video: Where to Look for Portfolio Income

Video: Where to Look for Portfolio Income

Negative real interest rates remain a clear and present danger to the purchasing power of cash. We believe select income-seeking strategies can help defend against this threat.

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Answers to Commonly Asked Questions on Taxes and Estate Planning

Answers to Commonly Asked Questions on Taxes and Estate Planning

Seasoned panelists answer commonly asked questions on taxes and estate planning.

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The Expansion Will Endure

The Expansion Will Endure

In Outlook 2022 we highlight asset classes and regions that may lead the way in 2022 and beyond.

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Video: The Expansion Will Endure

Video: The Expansion Will Endure

In Outlook 2022 we highlight asset classes and regions that may lead the way in 2022 and beyond.

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Video: Unstoppable Trends — The Rise of Asia

Video: Unstoppable Trends — The Rise of Asia

We review and highlight the potential opportunities that we see for investors with vision.

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Video: 5G and Beyond —Connection to the Future

Video: 5G and Beyond —Connection to the Future

We seek investment exposure to this unstoppable trend via 5G-related real estate and beneficiaries.

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Video: Cyber Security — Safeguarding the Data Revolution

Video: Cyber Security — Safeguarding the Data Revolution

In this environment, ongoing expenditure on cyber security is not discretionary but essential to help mitigate risk.

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Video: Fintech — Financial Services Trasformed

Video: Fintech — Financial Services Trasformed

Among our favored areas in fintech are payments and developers of solutions that can be sold to traditional providers.

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Video: Unstoppable Trends — Greening the World

Video: Unstoppable Trends — Greening the World

We see potential opportunities for investors in diverse areas such as food production, cement making and water.

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Video: Digitization — Reshaping Real Estate

Video: Digitization — Reshaping Real Estate

Increased adoption of e-commerce and remote working are set to endure far beyond the pandemic.

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Video: Beat the Cash Thief

Video: Beat the Cash Thief

Chief Investment Strategist and Chief Economist Steven Wieting examines how to protect wealth when inflation is high.

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How Will President Biden's Infrastructure and Build Back Better Acts Financially Impact You?

Our panelists offered their insights:

  • Adam Minehardt, Director of Federal Government Affairs, Citigroup
  • Shawn Snyder, Head of Investment Strategy, Citi Personal Wealth Management
  • Gil Hess, Senior Vice President, Divisional Advanced Wealth Planning Strategist, Citi Personal Wealth Management

Topics discussed include:

  • How might the spending be implemented and impact economic growth?
  • Should investors be worried about inflation?
  • What asset classes might benefit?
  • How will potential tax changes affect planning and investing?
  • Should any actions be taken before year-end with someone's portfolio and estate?

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Mid-Year Outlook 2021 Webcast

Join Shawn Snyder, Head of Investment Strategy, Citi U.S. Wealth Management, and Joe Fiorica, Global Head of Equity Strategy, Citi Private Bank.

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2021 Outlook - A New Beginning: Investing in a Post-COVID World

Shawn Snyder, Head of Investment Strategy, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Juan Arana, Head of the Citi International Personal Bank U.S. Investment Lab, offer their insights on investing in a post-COVID global economy.

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Washington Watch: The Potential Impact of the Election

Shawn Snyder, Head of Investment Strategy, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Bill Rys, Managing Director of Federal Government Affairs, Citigroup, share their thoughts on what the results of the U.S. election mean for financial markets, the economy, and your personal finances.

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Washington Watch: The Path to the Presidency Webcast

Shawn Snyder, Head of Investment Strategy, Citi Personal Wealth Management, and Bill Rys, Managing Director of Federal Government Affairs, Citigroup, share their thoughts on the potential policy implications.

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Mid-Year Outlook 2020 Webcast

Shawn Snyder, Head of Investment Strategy, Citi Personal Wealth Management, discusses how to invest in this new economic cycle with Steven Wieting, Citi Private Bank’s Chief Investment Strategist and Chief Economist.

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