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The Evolution of the Consumer Staples Sector
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June 28: US Inflation and Consumer Spending Cool
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Back to Bonds: Why It May Be Time to Make the Move
A fixed Income market exploration that illustrates why the bond window of opportunity is now open for long-term investors.
MFS Diversity Annual Report 2023
By sharing our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, priorities and key metrics, we can offer transparency on how we sustain our strong culture, diversify our talent and support DEI progress in our communities.
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US Inflation and Consumer Spending Cool
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
US Budget Deficit Swells
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Markets Look Past Cautious Fed
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Annual report offering a comprehensive review of our approach to sustainability, material factor integration, proxy voting and engagement activities at MFS for the 2023 calendar year.
Strong US Employment Data Derail Hopes for Quick Rate Cut
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Lessons Learned from 100 Years of Investing
With 100 years of investing experience, MFS has the unique ability to provide insight into the lessons we have learned that can help our clients meet their investment objectives.
Markets Relieved As US Inflation Meets Expectations
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Fed Officials Advise Patience
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
2024 DC Retirement at a Glance
Monthly retirement insights
The Evolution of the Consumer Staples Sector
In the consumer staples space, clear profit visibility has given way to tech-driven disruption. As a result, separating the winners from the losers requires deep research and an appreciation of nuance.
US Inflation Takes Small Step in Right Direction
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Markets Grind Higher, Approach Record Levels
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Fed Rate Hike Fears Vanish
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Back to Bonds: Why it may be time to make the move
Fixed Income public brochure that illustrates why the bond window of opportunity is now open for long-term investors.
2023 MFS Strategic Climate Action Plan
In line with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), this report outlines MFS’ view on climate change and our related actions in both our investment process and business operations.
US Inflation Stays Stubbornly High
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Inflation Surprise? No, Not Really
The market is currently correcting mistaken assumptions that were based on a market cycle driven by artificially low interest rates. As market dynamics shift, the source of a company's growth will also shift.
China’s Q1 GDP strong, but other indicators point to weakness
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
A Different Paradigm
As the world shifts away from one of artificially suppressed interest rates and cheap manufacturing, investors will need to carefully consider how companies are positioned to navigate the new higher-cost paradigm.
Amid Sticky Inflation, Fewer, Later Rate Cuts Expected
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
You Can’t Hurry Cuts. You Just Have to Wait.
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
US Economy Finished 2023 Strong
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Fed Turns Dovish, BOJ Hikes
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Inflation’s Last Mile Gets Bumpier
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Powell Looks Past Inflation Uptick
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Markets Mark Time Ahead of Big Data Week
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Tech Earnings Rekindle AI Enthusiasm
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Indexing Dilutes Capitalism
Rob Almeida examines how indexation has amplified the disconnect between valuations and fundamentals.
Inflation Uptick Dampens US Rate Cut Outlook
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
China Intervenes to Support Stocks
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Rate Cut Hopes Dim Amid Strong US Data
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
US Economic Growth Beats Expectations
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Great Expectations
Financial markets appear optimistic to start the year, while investors currently believe inflation will slow, rates fall, and profits rise. Rob Almeida explains why those beliefs may be contradictory.
Capital Markets View Summary
A summary of MFS views on current economic conditions and global financial market trends.
Market Moderates Rate-Cut Outlook
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Tame US PPI Offsets Hot CPI
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Rate Cut Expectations Trimmed
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
2024 6 Key Themes
Forward-looking snapshot of what we believe will be relevant and may influence the markets and economy.
Markets Extend Gains Ahead of Holidays
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Powell Ponders Pivot
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Solid US Jobs Report Cools Rate Cut Speculation
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
How the Capital Cycle Could Impact 2024
How might investors think about the year ahead? The capital cycle fuels the engine of progress, but it can also create excesses and inefficiencies. Rob examines why that’s relevant today and going forward.
A November to Remember!
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Stocks Extend Nearly Month-Long Rally
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
The End of Declining Capital Intensity
Rob Almeida examines how a shift from supply chain efficiency to resiliency will likely affect a company's return on capital. What type of companies are positioned to navigate this paradigm shift, and which companies are not?
Markets Price a Quicker Fed Pivot
A review of the week’s top global economic and capital markets news.
Either Stocks or Bonds are Wrong
Real yields in the US are either too high or equity valuations are well above fair value. Investors who can understand which enterprises possess real value and those that do not, will find themselves in an enviable position compared with the broader market.
Choosing Optimism in the Polycrisis Era
Carol Geremia speaks to how policy, the economy and individual can play a bigger game in each of their areas.
A Mid-Year Conversation on the Economy | Transcript
Finding a Sweet Spot for Local Emerging Market Debt
We discuss the four stages of the typical cycle for emerging markets local debt, the fundamental framework of the marketplace, and the potential opportunity set offered to today's investors.
The Increasing Need to Reach Deeper Into the Tool Box
We have begun a new regime, where investors will need to do a lot more homework and may find it advantageous to use a mosaic of not only valuation, but also fundamental tools, to help guide the way through this cycle.
MFS Fixed Income History
Provides insight on MFS's deep history and expertise fixed income as well as its risk managed approach and Global Research Platform.
