Category: Insights
Bruce Monrad on Bloomberg’s BayState Business Hour
Bruce Monrad joins Bloomberg Radio Boston to discuss bond markets, prospects of a recession, and the Fed’s playbook.
Listen here, Bruce’s appearance is first.
CIO magazine looks at the simmering rivalry between China and India, and which one has the best chance to achieve long-term economic dominance.
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Bruce Monrad visits Something More With Chris Boyd
Bruce Monrad sits down with Chris Boyd to discuss the financial markets.
7:52 – Bruce joins Chris, challenges of analyzing the High Yield markets
10:17 – A big picture, macro view of the economy.
13:00 – Indicators, Housing, Auto, the Rhine River
15:22 – Consumer/Business Confidence, Employment
16:50 – Tail Risks: Trade Wars, Brexit, Sovereign Debt
19:00 – Government Shutdown
20:40 – Trade War Impact
25:55 – Government Deficit, National Debt
37:00 – Credit Markets Update
40:00 – Yield Curve, Inversion
42:00 – BBB Ratings Downgrades, Potential Opportunities
Bonds Bounce Back, But Why?
In the face of a housing slowdown, a looming trade war, and ongoing Brexit woes, bond investors are re-embracing risk. Click below to hear Bruce Monrad’s explanation of why this makes perfect sense.
Longest Expansion Ever? Maybe….maybe not.
Larry Light from CIO magazine takes an in-depth look at 2015-2016 to see if the economy experienced a “mini-recession”. Northeast Investors Trust Chairman, Bruce Monrad, isn’t so sure and thinks geopolitical pressures like Brexit may hit sooner than later.
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Another rate hike, but where does the Fed go from here?
Click here for Bruce’s thoughts on the Fed’s next move:
Running time 3:09
For the entire podcast, which includes a recap of 2018 and how the Trust is positioned heading into 2019, please click here:
Running time 10:49
The Power of Compounding Interest
Compounding interest is a powerful investment tool. By reinvesting your dividend and interest payments, you can significantly boost your investment returns over the long term.
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Why a Northeast Investors Trust IRA?
Anyone can save for retirement. Investing in an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is a good way to build up your retirement nest egg while obtaining tax advantages at the same time. Northeast Investors Trust offers two main types of IRAs that allow individuals to save money for retirement. Read More “Why a Northeast Investors Trust IRA?”
