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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.

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The growing role of capex in inflation dynamics
AI-driven capex and metals demand may sustain inflation even as energy pressures ease and oil
June 18, 2026
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
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Macro views
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The growing role of capex in inflation dynamics
AI-driven capex and metals demand may sustain inflation even as energy pressures ease and oil
June 18, 2026
Macro views
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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
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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
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Asset allocation
The real driver of retirement outcomes: Why plan design matters
How plan design shapes saving, investing, and income decisions to improve retirement outcomes today.
June 10, 2026
Asset allocation
Alternatives in defined contribution plans: Opportunities, risks, and best practices
Exploring opportunities, risks, and best practices for alternatives in DC plan portfolios.
June 3, 2026
Asset allocation
Still exceptional: Why U.S. equity remains a cornerstone of retirement portfolios
U.S. equities remain vital for retirement investing despite doubts over growth and rising geopolitical tensions.
July 31, 2025
Asset allocation Quick takes
Retirement savings: The danger of abandonment risk
Abandonment risk can jeopardize long-term financial security. Understanding and mitigating this risk is essential for reaching retirement goals.
April 17, 2025
Asset allocation
Abandonment risk and its impact on retirement savings
Understanding and mitigating abandonment risk is essential for reaching retirement goals.
April 16, 2025
Asset allocation Quick takes
Target date funds: Optimizing risk and return for retirement
Target date funds simplify retirement savings, especially for individuals who lack the expertise or time to manage their investment portfolios.
February 28, 2025
Asset allocation
Retirement ready: The power of target date funds
Target Date Funds simplify retirement investing with automatic risk management, professional oversight, and diversification.
February 12, 2025
Asset allocation Quick takes
Retirement portfolios: Be alert to inflation’s detrimental impact
Age-related price pressures, particularly in healthcare and other essentials, tend to accelerate just as retirees begin to rely more heavily on their savings. For these individuals, preserving purchasing power isn't just a financial goal—it's a necessity.
December 13, 2024
Asset allocation
Don’t underestimate inflation’s knack for dampening retirement spirits
Retirees face higher inflation in essentials like healthcare. Discover strategies to protect purchasing power and preserve savings against rising costs.
December 9, 2024
Asset allocation Quick takes
Sticky inflation: The tactical and strategic importance of real assets
Historical data and recent trends underscore that real assets not only shield against inflationary pressures but also offer the potential for attractive returns in a more inflation-prone economic environment.
May 3, 2024
Results 1 - 10 of 11
Asset allocation
The real driver of retirement outcomes: Why plan design matters
How plan design shapes saving, investing, and income decisions to improve retirement outcomes today.
June 10, 2026
Asset allocation
Alternatives in defined contribution plans: Opportunities, risks, and best practices
Exploring opportunities, risks, and best practices for alternatives in DC plan portfolios.
June 3, 2026
Asset allocation
Still exceptional: Why U.S. equity remains a cornerstone of retirement portfolios
U.S. equities remain vital for retirement investing despite doubts over growth and rising geopolitical tensions.
July 31, 2025
Asset allocation Quick takes
Retirement savings: The danger of abandonment risk
Abandonment risk can jeopardize long-term financial security. Understanding and mitigating this risk is essential for reaching retirement goals.
April 17, 2025
Asset allocation
Abandonment risk and its impact on retirement savings
Understanding and mitigating abandonment risk is essential for reaching retirement goals.
April 16, 2025
Asset allocation Quick takes
Target date funds: Optimizing risk and return for retirement
Target date funds simplify retirement savings, especially for individuals who lack the expertise or time to manage their investment portfolios.
February 28, 2025
Asset allocation
Retirement ready: The power of target date funds
Target Date Funds simplify retirement investing with automatic risk management, professional oversight, and diversification.
February 12, 2025
Asset allocation Quick takes
Retirement portfolios: Be alert to inflation’s detrimental impact
Age-related price pressures, particularly in healthcare and other essentials, tend to accelerate just as retirees begin to rely more heavily on their savings. For these individuals, preserving purchasing power isn't just a financial goal—it's a necessity.
December 13, 2024
Asset allocation
Don’t underestimate inflation’s knack for dampening retirement spirits
Retirees face higher inflation in essentials like healthcare. Discover strategies to protect purchasing power and preserve savings against rising costs.
December 9, 2024
Asset allocation Quick takes
Sticky inflation: The tactical and strategic importance of real assets
Historical data and recent trends underscore that real assets not only shield against inflationary pressures but also offer the potential for attractive returns in a more inflation-prone economic environment.
May 3, 2024