The severe equity sell-off has raised concerns of recession in the US economy. Continued market disorder would pose a risk to the expansion at some point, but key indicators today suggest the growth cycle is still on track.

Does the recent stress in high yield mean we’re headed for another financial crisis? We don’t think so. The probability of anything happening in markets is never zero. But in this case, it’s pretty close.

It’s been a terrible start to the year for emerging-market equities. But by maintaining perspective on long-term trends, investors can gain the comfort to stick with developing stocks, in our view.

Do these statistics surprise you? While it may initially seem counterintuitive, the high-yield market’s quick rebound rate after downturns actually makes sense. Its consistent, high income makes it among the most resilient asset classes.

Many investors seek “best of breed managers across each category of stocks. The logic seems compelling: Diversify your risk across categories, while choosing the best performing funds using a framework such as Morningstar’s Style Box. Unfortunately, this approach tends to deliver poor outcomes.

Latin America :: The ruling coalition’s strong showing in midterm elections delivers a hard blow to the Peronist opposition and boosts President Mauricio Macri’s reelection chances in 2019. It should also clear the way for more investment.

Alpha Fund Managers has become the initial investor in the AllianceBernstein Global Equities Fund, adding the fund to their portfolio.

The AllianceBernstein Managed Volatility Equities Fund has received a ‘Recommended’ rating from investment research house Lonsec.