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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
Why banks could be the next AI beneficiaries
Banks may be an overlooked beneficiary of AI spending and a broadening market leadership backdrop.
August 7, 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
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Equities
Quick takes
Why banks could be the next AI beneficiaries
Banks may be an overlooked beneficiary of AI spending and a broadening market leadership backdrop.
August 7, 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
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Fixed income
3Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
July 9, 2026
Macro views
Global Market Perspectives, 3Q 2026
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
July 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
3Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
July 9, 2026
Macro views
Global Market Perspectives, 3Q 2026
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
July 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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Fixed income
Measuring risk in the private credit markets
The Principal Alternative Credit risk framework which is consistently applied across all middle market transactions to inform our assessment of a borrower’s risk profile expected throughout the life of a loan.
July 15, 2025
Fixed income Quick takes
Fixed income: Selective opportunity amidst uncertainty
Amid uncertainty, selectivity and solid fundamentals are driving opportunity in fixed income.
April 25, 2025
Fixed income
Fixed income at the crossroads of trade and trust
Coinciding with the overnight implementation of President Trump’s new tariffs, investors saw U.S. yields jump across the curve to start the day on Wednesday, with the 10-year peaking at 4.5% or +21 bps higher than the prior day’s close.
April 9, 2025
Fixed income
The state of fixed income in 2025
Michael Goosay, CIO and Global Head of Fixed Income, talks through what investors can expect from fixed income markets in 2025.
February 18, 2025
Fixed income
Finding opportunity on the horizon
Will deal activity return to more typical levels and what is the value proposition for middle market direct lending in 2025?
December 23, 2024
Fixed income
How to make sense of Emerging Market Debt in a global portfolio
For those considering EMD investments today, despite potential short-term volatility stemming from geopolitical events, we believe the current environment presents one of the most favorable opportunities in the past decade.
December 4, 2024
Fixed income
U.S. election results: Around the world in emerging markets
Analyze the impact of Trump's victory and a 'red sweep' in Congress on markets, with insights into global and regional risks, emerging market debt, and the implications for fiscal, trade, and monetary policy.
November 26, 2024
Fixed income Quick takes
Municipal bonds: Extend duration amidst rate cuts
With the technical headwinds expected to ease post-election, and bond yields typically declining during easing cycles, 4Q 2024 may be the optimal time to extend duration in high-quality municipals and lock in attractive, tax-advantaged income.
October 18, 2024
Fixed income Quick takes
Rate cuts: Now may be the time to extend duration
With the Fed likely to begin its rate cutting cycle in September, investors should consider extending duration now in high-quality fixed income to capture potential gains.
August 30, 2024
Fixed income Quick takes
High yield: It’s the yield that matters
Despite the focus on credit spreads, yield has proven to be a more reliable indicator of high yield market attractiveness.
August 2, 2024
Results 21 - 30 of 33
Fixed income
Measuring risk in the private credit markets
The Principal Alternative Credit risk framework which is consistently applied across all middle market transactions to inform our assessment of a borrower’s risk profile expected throughout the life of a loan.
July 15, 2025
Fixed income Quick takes
Fixed income: Selective opportunity amidst uncertainty
Amid uncertainty, selectivity and solid fundamentals are driving opportunity in fixed income.
April 25, 2025
Fixed income
Fixed income at the crossroads of trade and trust
Coinciding with the overnight implementation of President Trump’s new tariffs, investors saw U.S. yields jump across the curve to start the day on Wednesday, with the 10-year peaking at 4.5% or +21 bps higher than the prior day’s close.
April 9, 2025
Fixed income
The state of fixed income in 2025
Michael Goosay, CIO and Global Head of Fixed Income, talks through what investors can expect from fixed income markets in 2025.
February 18, 2025
Fixed income
Finding opportunity on the horizon
Will deal activity return to more typical levels and what is the value proposition for middle market direct lending in 2025?
December 23, 2024
Fixed income
How to make sense of Emerging Market Debt in a global portfolio
For those considering EMD investments today, despite potential short-term volatility stemming from geopolitical events, we believe the current environment presents one of the most favorable opportunities in the past decade.
December 4, 2024
Fixed income
U.S. election results: Around the world in emerging markets
Analyze the impact of Trump's victory and a 'red sweep' in Congress on markets, with insights into global and regional risks, emerging market debt, and the implications for fiscal, trade, and monetary policy.
November 26, 2024
Fixed income Quick takes
Municipal bonds: Extend duration amidst rate cuts
With the technical headwinds expected to ease post-election, and bond yields typically declining during easing cycles, 4Q 2024 may be the optimal time to extend duration in high-quality municipals and lock in attractive, tax-advantaged income.
October 18, 2024
Fixed income Quick takes
Rate cuts: Now may be the time to extend duration
With the Fed likely to begin its rate cutting cycle in September, investors should consider extending duration now in high-quality fixed income to capture potential gains.
August 30, 2024
Fixed income Quick takes
High yield: It’s the yield that matters
Despite the focus on credit spreads, yield has proven to be a more reliable indicator of high yield market attractiveness.
August 2, 2024