In this RQA Economic Insight, the data spotlight focuses on the two primary factors under the Federal Reserve’s microscope - recent trends in U.S.-based inflation and the U.S. labor market at large. We also take a look at the latest output from the RQA Economic Forecast Model and a variety of economic leading indicators, as we seek to get a more holistic sense of where we stand and how to be best positioned for the near-term.

In this RQA Economic Insight, the data spotlight focuses on the recent Treasury yield curve inversion and what this has meant historically for the broader economy. We also take a look at the latest output from the RQA Economic Forecast Model and a variety of economic leading indicators, as we seek to get a more holistic sense of where we stand and how to be best positioned for the near-term.

In this RQA Data Insight, we take a refreshed look into the relationship between two of the most common asset allocations within traditional portfolios and how this relationship tends to shift over time. We explore what this means for traditional investment portfolios and ways to navigate new economic environments.

Can assets with little-to-no expected returns still benefit a portfolio over time? In this RQA Insights piece, we walk through a fairly unknown concept in investing that could have tremendous power in successfully managing portfolios over time - particularly in today's low yield environment.

How can the concept of the wisdom of crowds be applied to a global investment portfolio?  In this RQA Insights piece, we deploy the wisdom of crowds in determining asset allocation decisions within a momentum strategy framework and then analyze how the crowds stack up against traditional benchmarks.

Given the disruption to the global economy caused by COVID-19, we take a look at recent economic data and leading indicators through the lens of our own economic forecasting model - putting the current environment into better perspective and using its signals for more optimal positioning in the months to come.

In this RQA Insight, we take a look at the edge within the classic casino game - Blackjack. We explore ways to maximize small edges and discuss the framework as it relates to investing across asset managers and strategies.

Taking a look at the current divergence between stock returns and bond yields and what scenarios may take shape.

Taking a deeper dive on common retirement assumptions and why the sequence of investment returns can have a significant impact on overall retirement success.

Taking a historical look at the risk adjusted returns of the most widely talked about portfolio - the 60/40.