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Introduction
U.S. Trust President Keith Banks and Sallie Krawcheck, President of Global Wealth & Investment Management for Bank of America, on the importance of understanding today's financial challenges—and seizing opportunities.
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Think Forward
Timely insights and intelligence about the financial road ahead
Chapter One: Is the Recovery Real?
Our panelists see an economy that's creeping forward as consumers look for reasons to resume spending. On the bright side, this "moose" rally is ahead of almost everyone's schedule.
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Chapter Two: Growth and the Developing World
How hungry consumers, expanding infrastructure and healthy balance sheets in Brazil, China and other emerging markets are leading the recovery and helping the United States.
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Chapter Three: The Inflation/Deflation Debate
Steering clear of both 1970s' stagflation and Japan's deflationary spiral, the Federal Reserve will walk a fine line between spurring a surge in prices and closing off growth.
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Chapter Four: The Outlook for Job Growth
Where employment fits in this recovery and what history tells us about jobs and their role in bringing the nation out of economic crises.
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Act Now
Focused strategies for investing in a recovering global environment
Chapter Five: Gauging the Human Factor
Between the fear of losing money and the fear of missing out there's a middle ground in which investors acknowledge emotion's role and take realistic attitudes toward risk.
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Chapter Six: Investing for Growth
With short-term yields at low ebb, cash is surging into stocks. Our panelists consider the relative merits of domestic, international and multinational equities.
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Chapter Seven: What Role Should Commodities Play?
In a rapidly developing world, competition for resources puts commodities in a new light. Our panelists ponder gold's real value and the role of commodities in a diversified portfolio.
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Chapter Eight: Diversifying Across Asset Classes
Why today's complex investment landscape requires a broader asset mix, active and passive strategies and a personal "risk budget" balancing needs and aspirations.
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Why Not to Worry about Inflation and the Dollar's Decline
Tim McGee, U.S. Trust's top investment strategist, describes his outlook for a global recovery and explains why he believes the United States is poised for growth.
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A "No Regrets" Investment Strategy for the Market Recovery
Joe Curtin, head of portfolio construction for U.S. Trust, discusses balancing business and investment risks, achieving true diversification and making your money "useful."
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What Really Fuels Oil Prices — and What Belongs in an Energy Portfolio
International energy expert Doug Terreson talks about supply, demand and the importance of having a stake in a sector that's 12% of the market.
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Managing Your Family's Wealth Across Generations
U.S. Trust's Chris Heilmann on how 150 years of fiduciary responsibility and service translate into innovative, customized, comprehensive solutions for today's families.
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Keith Banks
President, U.S. Trust
Robert Krulwich
Co-host of NPR's Radio Lab and ABC News Special Correspondent
Chris Hyzy
Chief Investment Officer, U.S. Trust
Joe Quinlan
Chief Market Strategist, U.S. Trust
Denise Shull
Expert in risk psychology and Founder, Trader Psyches Inc.
Todd Buchholz
Former White House Advisor, Economist and CNBC contributor