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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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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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Equities
A growth revival: the start of European exceptionalism?
Europe's fiscal revival sparks questions about U.S. dominance and a shift in market leadership.
March 26, 2025
Equities Quick takes
Market volatility: Could earnings growth revive the rally?
After a strong rally, markets have turned volatile. Can earnings growth sustain momentum amid rising risks?
March 21, 2025
Equities Quick takes
Equity markets: Nearing a peak or more room to run?
Are U.S. equities nearing a peak? With valuations stretched and the Fed's next move uncertain, history offers valuable lessons.
February 21, 2025
Equities
Is the U.S. equity market peaking?
A deep dive into what has historically ended bull markets—from aggressive Fed hikes to black swan events—and how today’s macro environment stacks up.
February 20, 2025
Equities Quick takes
International equities: Opportunities beyond U.S. dominance
Explore why U.S. equity dominance may face challenges and how international markets could offer undervalued opportunities for investors in 2025 and beyond.
December 6, 2024
Equities
Financials are leveraged for a soft-landing
Positive economic outlook and industry-specific green shoots are setting up the financial sector for a resurgence. With improving credit conditions, loan growth, net margins, and a favorable regulatory environment, financials are poised for earnings growth and investor attention.
December 5, 2024
Equities Quick takes
Risk assets: Earnings and deregulatory tailwinds are creating a strong backdrop
Earnings growth and the potential for deregulation are setting the stage for a favorable environment for risk assets.
November 15, 2024
Equities Quick takes
A long-term approach to election volatility
Don’t let election fright trick you—equities have almost always risen no matter who’s president.
November 1, 2024
Equities
International stocks may finally be poised for a breakout
International equities are finally poised to reverse course versus their U.S. counterparts. There are promising examples of companies generating resilient free cash flow growth and trading at attractive valuations in sectors like mining, defense, and insurance, offering investors attractive equity opportunities outside the U.S.
October 29, 2024
Equities Quick takes
Earnings season: Starting from a place of resilience
Although there is risk of earnings slowing, corporates nevertheless appear well positioned to weather the storm, and should play an essential role in maintaining economic stability and supporting consumer confidence in the period ahead.
October 11, 2024
Results 31 - 40 of 52
Equities
A growth revival: the start of European exceptionalism?
Europe's fiscal revival sparks questions about U.S. dominance and a shift in market leadership.
March 26, 2025
Equities Quick takes
Market volatility: Could earnings growth revive the rally?
After a strong rally, markets have turned volatile. Can earnings growth sustain momentum amid rising risks?
March 21, 2025
Equities Quick takes
Equity markets: Nearing a peak or more room to run?
Are U.S. equities nearing a peak? With valuations stretched and the Fed's next move uncertain, history offers valuable lessons.
February 21, 2025
Equities
Is the U.S. equity market peaking?
A deep dive into what has historically ended bull markets—from aggressive Fed hikes to black swan events—and how today’s macro environment stacks up.
February 20, 2025
Equities Quick takes
International equities: Opportunities beyond U.S. dominance
Explore why U.S. equity dominance may face challenges and how international markets could offer undervalued opportunities for investors in 2025 and beyond.
December 6, 2024
Equities
Financials are leveraged for a soft-landing
Positive economic outlook and industry-specific green shoots are setting up the financial sector for a resurgence. With improving credit conditions, loan growth, net margins, and a favorable regulatory environment, financials are poised for earnings growth and investor attention.
December 5, 2024
Equities Quick takes
Risk assets: Earnings and deregulatory tailwinds are creating a strong backdrop
Earnings growth and the potential for deregulation are setting the stage for a favorable environment for risk assets.
November 15, 2024
Equities Quick takes
A long-term approach to election volatility
Don’t let election fright trick you—equities have almost always risen no matter who’s president.
November 1, 2024
Equities
International stocks may finally be poised for a breakout
International equities are finally poised to reverse course versus their U.S. counterparts. There are promising examples of companies generating resilient free cash flow growth and trading at attractive valuations in sectors like mining, defense, and insurance, offering investors attractive equity opportunities outside the U.S.
October 29, 2024
Equities Quick takes
Earnings season: Starting from a place of resilience
Although there is risk of earnings slowing, corporates nevertheless appear well positioned to weather the storm, and should play an essential role in maintaining economic stability and supporting consumer confidence in the period ahead.
October 11, 2024