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An armed war and a currency battle

Dollar dominance be damned! Russia tries to trade in other currencies with so-so results.

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US dollar confronts another threat

Economic sanctions on Russia lead to a call for a new currency to compete with the dollar. Is a common currency likely?

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Hidden gems: The compelling case for small cap high yield

Compelling reasons to invest in this often ignored part of the market

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2Q2023 Currency Commentary

Currency market activity and commentary on Mesirow’s currency for return strategies over the past quarter.

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Market Observations July 2023

What is relevant market information and what is noise? Check out what news caught our eye this quarter.

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Turkey struggles to prevent currency crisis

President Erdogan calls inflation the ‘mother and father of all evil’, and the lira continues to plummet

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T+1 securities settlement cycle

Next-day security settlement. Is the FX market ready?

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Managing known unknowns in the high yield market

Considering multiple types of risks when analyzing bonds - some are obvious, some are not.

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Foreign exchange trades settle two days after trading. Could they settle in 30 seconds?

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1Q2023 Capital Markets Brief

A comprehensive view of the current conditions affecting the fixed income markets.

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Central Bank Digital Currencies

Nations are rushing to launch CBDCs. Will the U.S. be a leader or a laggard in the digital currency race?

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Mesirow Mondays on WGN featuring Leo Harmon, CFA, CAIA | April 2023

Listen in as Leo Harmon, CIO and Portfolio Manager, Mesirow Equity Management, discusses inflation, interest rates and more for Financial Literacy Month.

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Markets & Investing

An armed war and a currency battle

Dollar dominance be damned! Russia tries to trade in other currencies with so-so results.

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US dollar confronts another threat

Economic sanctions on Russia lead to a call for a new currency to compete with the dollar. Is a common currency likely?

Read article

Hidden gems: The compelling case for small cap high yield

Compelling reasons to invest in this often ignored part of the market

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2Q2023 Currency Commentary

Currency market activity and commentary on Mesirow’s currency for return strategies over the past quarter.

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Strategic Fixed Income | 2Q2023 Commentary

Attractive yields across both rate and spread products had the power to generate recent positive returns while interest rates were extremely volatile and with a yield curve that remains inverted.

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Turkey struggles to prevent currency crisis

President Erdogan calls inflation the ‘mother and father of all evil’, and the lira continues to plummet

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T+1 securities settlement cycle

Next-day security settlement. Is the FX market ready?

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Managing known unknowns in the high yield market

Considering multiple types of risks when analyzing bonds - some are obvious, some are not.

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Get It Wholesale

Foreign exchange trades settle two days after trading. Could they settle in 30 seconds?

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Strategic Fixed Income | 1Q2023 Commentary

Heightened volatility from 2022 continued into the first quarter of 2023.

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1Q2023 Capital Markets Brief

A comprehensive view of the current conditions affecting the fixed income markets.

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Central Bank Digital Currencies

Nations are rushing to launch CBDCs. Will the U.S. be a leader or a laggard in the digital currency race?

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Sectors

2023 Mid-Year Sector Report: Packaging Perspectives

In this issue, our packaging industry experts examine the macro-trends impacting the industry and provide a spotlight on the pharmaceutical packaging sector.

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Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Sector Spotlight: Candy, Nuts & Snacks

In this special report, our experts share their perspectives on the candy, nuts & snacks space, including an analysis of current trends in consumer behavior, ingredients and technologies and their impact on market performance.

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2023 Mid-Year Sector Report: Specialty Distribution

Expert analysis of M&A activity in specialty distribution and a look at current distribution & supply chain trends and technologies

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2023 Mid-Year Sector Report: Aerospace & Defense

A look at the current A&D trends, including commercial aviation, AI and space exploration, driving M&A activity.

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Packaging Perspectives 1Q2023 Market Update

An expert update on the current state of M&A activity in the paper, plastics & packaging industry

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Specialty Distribution 1Q2023 Market Update

A look at why M&A activity remains strong in the distribution and supply chain sector.

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March 2023 Private Debt Market Update

Managing Director Eugene Weissberger shares his expert insight on recent uncertainty in the banking sector and how it is likely to impact private credit investors in months to come.

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2022 Year-End Sector Report: Healthcare

A look at the healthcare trends shaping M&A activity, with a spotlight on the rise of urgent care centers (UCCs).

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2022 Year-End Sector Report: Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

A look at the food, beverage & agribusiness trends shaping the M&A landscape.

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2022 Year-End Sector Report: Distribution & Supply Chain

An expert look at the factors affecting private market M&A activity, and why the outlook for 2023 looks positive.

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2022 Year-End Sector Report: Aerospace & Defense

An expert look at the factors that made for a bright end to a challenging 2022 for the aerospace & defense market, and what we can expect for A&D M&A activity in 2023.

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2022 Year-End Sector Report: Packaging Perspectives

An expert look back on an uncertain and volatile 2022, and what to expect for 2023.

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Wealth

Mesirow Wealth Management’s Sumit Desai, CFA on WGN 720

Hear Sumit’s interview from September 11 , 2023 where he discussed how to build a diversified portfolio while limiting risk

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Mesirow Wealth Management’s Gregg Lunceford, Ph.D, CFP® on WGN 720

Hear Gregg’s interview from August 7th , 2023 where he discussed the pitfalls, financial stresses, and resources associated with aging parents.

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Market Observations July 2023

What is relevant market information and what is noise? Check out what news caught our eye this quarter.

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Mesirow Mondays on WGN featuring Bob Martin, CFA | June 2023

Hear Bob’s interview from June 5th, 2023.

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Three ways to prepare for a financial windfall

Do you ever dream of receiving a financial windfall? It may seem like a fantasy, but it happens more often than you might think.

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Financial planning tips for young professionals

Whether you have been in the workforce for the last three years or are a recent graduate, here are some quick financial planning tips to jumpstart your wealth accumulation journey.

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Mesirow Wealth Management’s Tiffany Irving on WGN 720

Hear Tiffany's interview from May 1st, 2023.

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Mesirow Mondays on WGN featuring Jennifer Gartenberg, CFP® | March 2023

Hear Jennifer’s interview from March 6th, 2023.

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It’s time to consider a Roth 529 conversion

529 accounts are great vehicles to use to save for college. The money grows tax-free, and there is no tax on distributions as long as it is used for qualifying education expenses.

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Are I Bonds still a solid investment choice?

While inflation remains relatively high, it is prudent to challenge if I Bonds are still an appropriate savings vehicle going forward.

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What rising interest rates mean for your fixed income portfolio

Rising interest rates have a significant impact on a fixed income portfolio: as interest rates increase, bond prices typically decrease

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Invest it all today or average in?

One way to mitigate short-term volatility is to dollar cost average into the market. Learn how in this article.

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Timely, concise insights from across Mesirow

An armed war and a currency battle

US dollar confronts another threat

Hidden gems: The compelling case for small cap high yield

2Q2023 Currency Commentary

Market Observations July 2023

Turkey struggles to prevent currency crisis

T+1 securities settlement cycle

Managing known unknowns in the high yield market

Get It Wholesale

1Q2023 Capital Markets Brief

Central Bank Digital Currencies

Mesirow Mondays on WGN featuring Leo Harmon, CFA, CAIA | April 2023

An armed war and a currency battle

US dollar confronts another threat

Hidden gems: The compelling case for small cap high yield

2Q2023 Currency Commentary

Strategic Fixed Income | 2Q2023 Commentary

Turkey struggles to prevent currency crisis

T+1 securities settlement cycle

Managing known unknowns in the high yield market

Get It Wholesale

Strategic Fixed Income | 1Q2023 Commentary

1Q2023 Capital Markets Brief

Central Bank Digital Currencies

2023 Mid-Year Sector Report: Packaging Perspectives

Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Sector Spotlight: Candy, Nuts & Snacks

2023 Mid-Year Sector Report: Specialty Distribution

2023 Mid-Year Sector Report: Aerospace & Defense

Packaging Perspectives 1Q2023 Market Update

Specialty Distribution 1Q2023 Market Update

March 2023 Private Debt Market Update

2022 Year-End Sector Report: Healthcare

2022 Year-End Sector Report: Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

2022 Year-End Sector Report: Distribution & Supply Chain

2022 Year-End Sector Report: Aerospace & Defense

2022 Year-End Sector Report: Packaging Perspectives

Mesirow Wealth Management’s Sumit Desai, CFA on WGN 720

Mesirow Wealth Management’s Sumit Desai, CFA on WGN 720

Mesirow Wealth Management’s Gregg Lunceford, Ph.D, CFP® on WGN 720

Market Observations July 2023

Mesirow Mondays on WGN featuring Bob Martin, CFA | June 2023

Three ways to prepare for a financial windfall

Financial planning tips for young professionals

Mesirow Wealth Management’s Tiffany Irving on WGN 720

Mesirow Mondays on WGN featuring Jennifer Gartenberg, CFP® | March 2023

It’s time to consider a Roth 529 conversion

Are I Bonds still a solid investment choice?

What rising interest rates mean for your fixed income portfolio

Invest it all today or average in?

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