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Why banks could be the next AI beneficiaries
Banks may be an overlooked beneficiary of AI spending and a broadening market leadership backdrop.
August 7, 2026
Macro views
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The Federal Reserve: a question of credibility
The Fed may stay on hold, but rising long-end yields could eventually force its hand.
July 31, 2026
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Equities
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Why banks could be the next AI beneficiaries
Banks may be an overlooked beneficiary of AI spending and a broadening market leadership backdrop.
August 7, 2026
Macro views
Quick takes
The Federal Reserve: a question of credibility
The Fed may stay on hold, but rising long-end yields could eventually force its hand.
July 31, 2026
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July 8, 2026
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Amid geopolitical volatility and shifting macro crosscurrents, the CRE recovery remains intact - but uneven, with wider dispersion than headlines reveal. This creates a market that is ripe for alpha discovery through careful property, market, and fund selection.
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Fixed income
3Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
July 9, 2026
Macro views
Global Market Perspectives, 3Q 2026
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
July 8, 2026
Real estate & private markets
2026 Mid-year Inside Real Estate outlook
Amid geopolitical volatility and shifting macro crosscurrents, the CRE recovery remains intact - but uneven, with wider dispersion than headlines reveal. This creates a market that is ripe for alpha discovery through careful property, market, and fund selection.
June 16, 2026
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Macro views
July jobs report: A weaker picture gives the Fed some wiggle room
Weak July jobs report eases Fed pressure, but inflation risks still loom.
August 7, 2026
Equities Quick takes
Why banks could be the next AI beneficiaries
Banks may be an overlooked beneficiary of AI spending and a broadening market leadership backdrop.
August 7, 2026
Real estate & private markets
What a 5% 10-year Treasury means for commercial real estate
As Treasury yields near 5%, higher hurdle rates put NOI growth and selectivity in focus.
August 6, 2026
Fixed income
Four for fixed income: The themes driving bond markets
Bond investors can find opportunity in income, selectivity, and global divergence despite Fed uncertainty and tight spreads.
August 4, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
The Federal Reserve: a question of credibility
The Fed may stay on hold, but rising long-end yields could eventually force its hand.
July 31, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Cutting through the noise: Why lower and core middle market direct lending still delivers value in clients’ portfolios
Why lower and core middle market direct lending may outperform despite private credit noise.
July 31, 2026
Macro views
July FOMC meeting: A cautious hold with credibility implications
A divided FOMC and unclear messaging leave investors reassessing the policy outlook.
July 30, 2026
Macro views
Escalating Middle East tensions shift the balance of risk
Higher oil prices and geopolitical risks are testing markets, inflation, and policy outlooks.
July 28, 2026
Macro views
July ECB meeting: A hawkish hold
ECB holds rates steady but signals inflation risks may keep further tightening on the table.
July 24, 2026
Equities Quick takes
Equities: Looking beyond the leaders
Concentrated leadership and widening dispersion are reshaping the equity investment landscape.
July 24, 2026
Results 1 - 10 of 422
Macro views
July jobs report: A weaker picture gives the Fed some wiggle room
Weak July jobs report eases Fed pressure, but inflation risks still loom.
August 7, 2026
Equities Quick takes
Why banks could be the next AI beneficiaries
Banks may be an overlooked beneficiary of AI spending and a broadening market leadership backdrop.
August 7, 2026
Real estate & private markets
What a 5% 10-year Treasury means for commercial real estate
As Treasury yields near 5%, higher hurdle rates put NOI growth and selectivity in focus.
August 6, 2026
Fixed income
Four for fixed income: The themes driving bond markets
Bond investors can find opportunity in income, selectivity, and global divergence despite Fed uncertainty and tight spreads.
August 4, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
The Federal Reserve: a question of credibility
The Fed may stay on hold, but rising long-end yields could eventually force its hand.
July 31, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Cutting through the noise: Why lower and core middle market direct lending still delivers value in clients’ portfolios
Why lower and core middle market direct lending may outperform despite private credit noise.
July 31, 2026
Macro views
July FOMC meeting: A cautious hold with credibility implications
A divided FOMC and unclear messaging leave investors reassessing the policy outlook.
July 30, 2026
Macro views
Escalating Middle East tensions shift the balance of risk
Higher oil prices and geopolitical risks are testing markets, inflation, and policy outlooks.
July 28, 2026
Macro views
July ECB meeting: A hawkish hold
ECB holds rates steady but signals inflation risks may keep further tightening on the table.
July 24, 2026
Equities Quick takes
Equities: Looking beyond the leaders
Concentrated leadership and widening dispersion are reshaping the equity investment landscape.
July 24, 2026