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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.

Equities
Quick takes
Global equities find strength beyond AI exposure
AI supports growth, but earnings delivery and structural tailwinds will increasingly drive returns.
October 9, 2026
Macro views
Quick takes
3Q recap: Resilience is reshaping the outlook
In the third quarter, markets absorbed higher rates, rising oil prices, and renewed inflation concerns, and continued to advance. Strong earnings, consumer spending, and sustained AI-related investment kept growth intact, although that CAPEX may also be reinforcing a higher-for-longer rate environment. The result for investors is a broader opportunity set, highlighted by improved income in bonds, continued support for risk assets, and a greater premium on selectivity.
October 2, 2026
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Equities
Quick takes
Global equities find strength beyond AI exposure
AI supports growth, but earnings delivery and structural tailwinds will increasingly drive returns.
October 9, 2026
Macro views
Quick takes
3Q recap: Resilience is reshaping the outlook
In the third quarter, markets absorbed higher rates, rising oil prices, and renewed inflation concerns, and continued to advance. Strong earnings, consumer spending, and sustained AI-related investment kept growth intact, although that CAPEX may also be reinforcing a higher-for-longer rate environment. The result for investors is a broader opportunity set, highlighted by improved income in bonds, continued support for risk assets, and a greater premium on selectivity.
October 2, 2026
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Macro views
4Q 2026 Global Market Perspectives
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
July 8, 2026
Fixed income
3Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
July 9, 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
Macro views
4Q 2026 Global Market Perspectives
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
July 8, 2026
Fixed income
3Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
July 9, 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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Fixed income
Bond market sell-off: Higher yields, stronger fundamentals
Government bond yields have recently risen sharply, pushing borrowing costs to their highest levels in years and extending the bond market sell-off. 10-year Treasury yields have moved above 5.2%, their highest level since 2007, while 30-year yields have climbed beyond 5.5%, the highest level since 2004.
September 29, 2026
Fixed income Quick takes
Private credit: Looking beyond the headlines
Private credit stress is concentrated, creating opportunities where fundamentals remain strong.
September 11, 2026
Fixed income
Private credit: Opportunities amid market dislocation
Private credit faces headline-driven pressures, but market dislocation is creating new opportunities.
September 1, 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
Fixed income Quick takes
Fixed income: Resilient, but more selective
Fixed income enters Q3 strong, but tight spreads and rate volatility demand selectivity and discipline.
July 17, 2026
Fixed income
3Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
July 9, 2026
Fixed income
What is tranche thickness, and why does it matter for life insurers?
Understanding the importance of tranche thickness and its impact on insurer risk and portfolios.
June 24, 2026
Fixed income Quick takes
Risk assets face off with rising global bond yields
Global bond yields surge as risks rise; equities hold up on earnings, but resilience is tested.
May 22, 2026
Fixed income
Rising global bond yields: The test for risk assets
Global bond yields are rising sharply. We unpack the drivers and implications for equities and portfolios.
May 21, 2026
Fixed income
Consumer delinquencies pose limited risks to financial stability
Rising delinquencies warrant attention, but structural safeguards and bank strength limit systemic risk.
April 29, 2026
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Results 1 - 10 of 36
Government bond yields have recently risen sharply, pushing borrowing costs to their highest levels in years and extending the bond market sell-off. 10-year Treasury yields have moved above 5.2%, their highest level since 2007, while 30-year yields have climbed beyond 5.5%, the highest level since 2004.
September 29, 2026
Private credit stress is concentrated, creating opportunities where fundamentals remain strong.
September 11, 2026
Private credit faces headline-driven pressures, but market dislocation is creating new opportunities.
September 1, 2026
Bond investors can find opportunity in income, selectivity, and global divergence despite Fed uncertainty and tight spreads.
August 4, 2026
Fixed income enters Q3 strong, but tight spreads and rate volatility demand selectivity and discipline.
July 17, 2026
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
July 9, 2026
Understanding the importance of tranche thickness and its impact on insurer risk and portfolios.
June 24, 2026
Global bond yields surge as risks rise; equities hold up on earnings, but resilience is tested.
May 22, 2026
Global bond yields are rising sharply. We unpack the drivers and implications for equities and portfolios.
May 21, 2026
Rising delinquencies warrant attention, but structural safeguards and bank strength limit systemic risk.
April 29, 2026