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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 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
Equities
Quick takes
Equities: Looking beyond the leaders
Concentrated leadership and widening dispersion are reshaping the equity investment landscape.
July 24, 2026
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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
Equities
Quick takes
Equities: Looking beyond the leaders
Concentrated leadership and widening dispersion are reshaping the equity investment landscape.
July 24, 2026
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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 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
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
Equities Quick takes
Equities: Looking beyond the leaders
Concentrated leadership and widening dispersion are reshaping the equity investment landscape.
July 24, 2026
Equities
Banks: The overlooked beneficiary of the AI capital cycle
Why banks could outperform as resilient fundamentals challenge negative market sentiment.
July 23, 2026
Real estate & private markets
2Q26 U.S. Transaction Volumes Rise +14% YoY
U.S. CRE transaction volumes rise 14% YoY in 2Q26, extending a nine-quarter growth streak.
July 23, 2026
Equities
Beyond American hyperscalers: uncovering AI’s global layers
Exploring the global AI ecosystem, from semiconductors and power to resources and infrastructure.
July 23, 2026
Equities
When safe isn’t safe
AI’s promise is real, but narrow market leadership may be hiding risks inside “safe” portfolios.
July 22, 2026
Real estate & private markets
A quantitative framework for estimating CRE cycles
A quantitative framework for understanding the phases of commercial real estate cycle
July 15, 2026
Results 1 - 10 of 413
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 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
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
Equities Quick takes
Equities: Looking beyond the leaders
Concentrated leadership and widening dispersion are reshaping the equity investment landscape.
July 24, 2026
Equities
Beyond American hyperscalers: uncovering AI’s global layers
Exploring the global AI ecosystem, from semiconductors and power to resources and infrastructure.
July 23, 2026
Equities
Banks: The overlooked beneficiary of the AI capital cycle
Why banks could outperform as resilient fundamentals challenge negative market sentiment.
July 23, 2026
Real estate & private markets
2Q26 U.S. Transaction Volumes Rise +14% YoY
U.S. CRE transaction volumes rise 14% YoY in 2Q26, extending a nine-quarter growth streak.
July 23, 2026
Equities
When safe isn’t safe
AI’s promise is real, but narrow market leadership may be hiding risks inside “safe” portfolios.
July 22, 2026
Real estate & private markets
A quantitative framework for estimating CRE cycles
A quantitative framework for understanding the phases of commercial real estate cycle
July 15, 2026