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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.

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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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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Fixed income
2Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
April 13, 2026
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Global Market Perspectives, 2Q 2026
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April 8, 2026
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2026 Inside Real Estate outlook
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January 5, 2026
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 Inside Real Estate outlook
Strategic selection will be key to thriving in a recovering, but divergent market. Read our 2026 Inside Real Estate outlook.
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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
Fixed income
Shelter out of place
The Fed’s path has caught many investors off-guard this year and continues to create uncertainty and debate. Yet, with leading indicators showing that shelter inflation is likely to decline over coming months, investors should now prepare their portfolios for the coming stages of Fed policy.
May 2, 2024
Fixed income Quick takes
Municipal bonds: Election and tax implications
Although each possible election outcome will likely result in different tax scenarios, municipal bonds are set to maintain their tax-equivalent-yield advantage no matter the outcome.
April 19, 2024
Fixed income
2024 Perspectives: Fixed income investing during an economic slowdown
While 2023 was a volatile year for fixed income markets, 2024 looks more promising, and we anticipate that fixed income will be an attractive asset class as the economic tightening cycle turns into a pause in and an easing of policy.
February 22, 2024
Results 21 - 30 of 52
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
Fixed income
Shelter out of place
The Fed’s path has caught many investors off-guard this year and continues to create uncertainty and debate. Yet, with leading indicators showing that shelter inflation is likely to decline over coming months, investors should now prepare their portfolios for the coming stages of Fed policy.
May 2, 2024
Fixed income Quick takes
Municipal bonds: Election and tax implications
Although each possible election outcome will likely result in different tax scenarios, municipal bonds are set to maintain their tax-equivalent-yield advantage no matter the outcome.
April 19, 2024
Fixed income
2024 Perspectives: Fixed income investing during an economic slowdown
While 2023 was a volatile year for fixed income markets, 2024 looks more promising, and we anticipate that fixed income will be an attractive asset class as the economic tightening cycle turns into a pause in and an easing of policy.
February 22, 2024