Episode 23 – Lessons from Bear Markets of the Past

With the S&P 500 teetering at the edge of “Bear Market” territory, David Krakauer, vice president of Portfolio Management at Mercer Advisors, joins the podcast to share lessons from looking at the history of bear markets over the past 100 years.

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Market Commentary Podcast

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 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

Market Commentary Webinar

Capital Markets Update and Outlook: April 2023

David Krakauer, Director of Portfolio Management at Mercer Advisors, shared his perspective on global economic trends and addressed listeners’ wide-ranging questions.

Market Commentary Webinar

Q1 Market Outlook Webinar

Sr. Director, Portfolio Management, David Krakauer, discusses what to expect in 2025 regarding stocks, interest rates, inflation, market concentration, valuations, and earnings estimates.

Market Commentary Article

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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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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A Reversal for the Magnificent Seven

Lessons from the abrupt tumble in the Magnificent Seven tech stocks which had led the markets in 2023 and 2024.

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Our Reasons for Caution Around Flashy IPOs

Mercer Advisors VP of Portfolio Management David Krakauer explains reasons for caution around highly anticipated IPOs, where it can be hard for investors to get good deals.

Investment Management Article

Markets in an Election Year: Does It Matter Who Becomes President?

Don’t base investment decisions on an upcoming presidential election. Instead, stay focused on your long-term financial plan.

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Is There a Threat to the Dollar From a New BRICS Currency?

The U.S. dollar faces a potential threat from rivals Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. How worried should investors be?

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Corrections, Recessions, Bear Markets – Oh My!

U.S. stocks briefly hit the threshold for a bear market. What do the lessons of history say about how worried we should be?

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The Decline of the Dollar in 2025

Dollar’s 10% drop in 2025 boosts global stocks, pressuring portfolios and inflation outlook.

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