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Eric Compton

Eric Compton

is an equity analyst for Morningstar.

First Republic under review as tail risks emerge for value of franchise
Stocks
First Republic under review as tail risks emerge for value of franchise
Shares of the San Francisco-based regional bank are down nearly 70% over the past five days, even with a 25% bounce on Tuesday.
Fed to investors: Just the beginning for rate hikes
Markets
Fed to investors: Just the beginning for rate hikes
In a mission to fight inflation, Wednesday's rate hike is likely the first of eight this year alone.
What is the US Federal Reserve and how does it work?
Markets
What is the US Federal Reserve and how does it work?
A series of frequently asked questions about the Fed.
We don't expect a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis
Markets
We don't expect a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis
Risks are far smaller than a decade ago, despite the impact of the covid crisis, write Morningstar equity analysts Eric Compton and Preston...
Coronavirus, the Fed, and the steady 2020 that wasn’t
Markets
Coronavirus, the Fed, and the steady 2020 that wasn’t
If the virus is eventually contained, the economic impact could be limited, and today’s prices will have been good entry points.
Juggling mixed signals, Fed lowers rates
Markets
Juggling mixed signals, Fed lowers rates
Morningstar still views at least one or two more cuts over the next year as the most likely outcome.