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Read timely investment updates from Mercer Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer, Don Calcagni.

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Factor Investing 101: Insights From Our CIO

Mercer Advisors CIO Don Calcagni explains factor investing — an evidence-based strategy to improve expected returns while maintaining transparency 

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Q2 Market Outlook: Markets, Interest Rates, Inflation, and More

A market update on inflation, geopolitics, interest rates, and why diversification and investor discipline remain critical amid global uncertainty.

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Episode 36 – Is a Crisis Brewing in Private Credit?

The private credit market has been in the headlines, with some investors souring on the asset class. Mercer Advisors VP of Portfolio Management David Krakauer dissects what’s happening in this market and why investors shouldn’t worry if they have the right approach to private credit.

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The Economic and Market Impact of the Iran War After One Month: Insights From Our CIO

The conflict is ongoing and rapidly evolving, but early evidence shows the extent of the economic impact

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Is There a Crisis Brewing in Private Credit?

VP of Portfolio Management David Krakauer analyzes why the current concerns about private credit may be overblown.

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The Stock Market Was Strong Entering the Turmoil of the Iran War

U.S. companies were well positioned heading into the current bout of international turmoil, according to their latest round of quarterly reports

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Will War with Iran Push the U.S. into Recession?

The dramatic increase in oil prices has not thus far reached a level that would tip the U.S. economy into recession.

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The Case for Calm Amid War and Oil Crisis: Insights From Our CIO

Mercer Advisors CIO Don Calcagni explains why this is not a moment for bold portfolio moves.

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A Return of Geopolitical Uncertainty

Mercer Advisors VP of Portfolio Management David Krakauer explains what to watch amid the Iran conflict and why this is a moment not to overreact.

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Why We Don’t Speculate on Gold, Silver, and Crypto: Insights From Our CIO

Mercer Advisors CIO Don Calcagni explains why gold, silver, and crypto should be considered “speculative assets” that do not belong in most portfolios.

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Episode 35 – The Newfound Religion for International Diversification

A strong year for international stocks has many investors clamoring to figure out how to invest internationally. Mercer Advisors CIO Don Calcagni shares his view on the right amount of international stocks for most investors.

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Why Not Invest More in International Stocks: Insights From Our CIO

CIO Don Calcagni tackles the question: Should investors bet bigger on international stocks in a period of U.S. uncertainty?

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Episode 34 – A New Chairman for the Federal Reserve

President Trump has settled on a new leader for the Federal Reserve, but Mercer Advisors CIO Don Calcagni explains why the saga over the Fed — closely watched by markets — is far from over.

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