Capital Market Outlook

IN THIS ISSUE

• Macro Strategy — Reframing the Traditional Investment Strategy: The change from a low inflation, easy financial conditions environment toward one characterized by elevated inflation and tighter monetary policy may present potential challenges ahead for the classic 60/40 allocation.
  
• Market View — The Debt Ceiling Debate: The World is Watching: How America's foreign creditors react to the talks in Washington could influence near-term U.S. asset prices.
  
• Thought of the Week — U.S. Credit Conditions: Where We Stand: One of the biggest unknowns is the expectation for bank lending, which has been slowing in the wake of the Federal Reserve interest rate hiking cycle.