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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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    Get It Wholesale

    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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    Russian rubles with red overlay

    An armed war and a currency battle

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

    Read article
    BRICS countries flags waving in the wind with a blue sky background. 3d illustration

    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
    macro photo of lilac amethyst

    Hidden gems: The compelling case for small cap high yield

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

    Read article
    Euro in a black light

    2Q2023 Currency Commentary

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

    Read article
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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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     Turkish lira bills

    Turkey struggles to prevent currency crisis

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

    Read article
    close-up of clock with 10, 11 and 12 visible

    T+1 securities settlement cycle

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

    Read article
    purple and blue bar chart on navy gradient background

    Managing known unknowns in the high yield market

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

    Read article
    Financial technology concept. Fintech. Online banking. Foreign exchange.

    Get It Wholesale

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

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

    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 Monday

    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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