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However, the asset manager overall favors inflation-protected bonds given lingering inflation risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Nizard favors eurozone government bonds given recent positive economic data, such as higher-than-expected growth and lower-than-expected inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026

Dancers are turning to each other for support and professional favors, and are performing in unconventional venues, including art galleries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

He favors discretionary goods, transports and regional banks, amid falling oil prices and the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will be less hawkish than the market currently thinks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

He was able to pull in favors and spread his orders among many different companies.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson