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Today’s complex markets require actionable insights that help identify opportunities now, while positioning for what’s next. In Quick takes on capital markets, we deliver short, timely takes on top-of-mind topics for investors.

Macro views
Quick takes
The five dynamics that are shaping today’s investment landscape
Five forces are reshaping markets, raising the bar for diversification and portfolio construction.
June 12, 2026
Equities
Quick takes
Rethinking diversification in a tightly linked global market
AI-driven concentration reshapes diversification as regions tied to U.S. tech narrow investor option
June 5, 2026
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Macro views
Quick takes
The five dynamics that are shaping today’s investment landscape
Five forces are reshaping markets, raising the bar for diversification and portfolio construction.
June 12, 2026
Equities
Quick takes
Rethinking diversification in a tightly linked global market
AI-driven concentration reshapes diversification as regions tied to U.S. tech narrow investor option
June 5, 2026
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Fixed income
2Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
April 13, 2026
Macro views
Global Market Perspectives, 2Q 2026
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
April 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
Fixed income
2Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
April 13, 2026
Macro views
Global Market Perspectives, 2Q 2026
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
April 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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Listed infrastructure
Listed infrastructure 2025 fall perspectives
Diversifying sources of risk in a portfolio is more important than ever. GLI continues to stand out as a timely and resilient solution.
October 30, 2025
Listed infrastructure
Stronger signals: A turning point for cell towers in U.S. and Europe
For investors seeking long-term, inflation-resilient cash flows with global growth potential, towers may offer a compelling opportunity.
July 22, 2025
Listed infrastructure
A complementary allocation in an institutional investor’s portfolio
Listed infrastructure equity can play a complementary role in infrastructure allocations or enhance public equity exposure, offering attractive risk-adjusted returns across various economic conditions.
April 25, 2025
Listed infrastructure Quick takes
Listed infrastructure: Structural growth tailwinds aplenty
Global listed infrastructure is set to benefit from significant structural growth drivers, including how the energy transition is leading to substantial investment into renewables and electricity networks, demographic shifts increasing infrastructure demand, and the rapid digitalization of services.
May 31, 2024
Listed infrastructure
Listed infrastructure: Realizing the potential for sustainable impact
A unique opportunity for investors to allocate capital at the intersection of environmental, social, and economic progress.
February 20, 2023
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Listed infrastructure
Listed infrastructure 2025 fall perspectives
Diversifying sources of risk in a portfolio is more important than ever. GLI continues to stand out as a timely and resilient solution.
October 30, 2025
Listed infrastructure
Stronger signals: A turning point for cell towers in U.S. and Europe
For investors seeking long-term, inflation-resilient cash flows with global growth potential, towers may offer a compelling opportunity.
July 22, 2025
Listed infrastructure
A complementary allocation in an institutional investor’s portfolio
Listed infrastructure equity can play a complementary role in infrastructure allocations or enhance public equity exposure, offering attractive risk-adjusted returns across various economic conditions.
April 25, 2025
Listed infrastructure Quick takes
Listed infrastructure: Structural growth tailwinds aplenty
Global listed infrastructure is set to benefit from significant structural growth drivers, including how the energy transition is leading to substantial investment into renewables and electricity networks, demographic shifts increasing infrastructure demand, and the rapid digitalization of services.
May 31, 2024
Listed infrastructure
Listed infrastructure: Realizing the potential for sustainable impact
A unique opportunity for investors to allocate capital at the intersection of environmental, social, and economic progress.
February 20, 2023