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The growing role of capex in inflation dynamics
AI-driven capex and metals demand may sustain inflation even as energy pressures ease and oil
June 18, 2026
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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
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Macro views
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The growing role of capex in inflation dynamics
AI-driven capex and metals demand may sustain inflation even as energy pressures ease and oil
June 18, 2026
Macro views
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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
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2026 Mid-year Inside Real Estate outlook
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Principal Well-Being Index: Firms looking through the sticker shock
Persistent cost pressures are pushing firms toward technology investment and productivity gains.
March 13, 2026
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February CPI report: Calm before the storm
February CPI met expectations, but surging oil prices shift the market’s inflation focus ahead.
March 11, 2026
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Market implications amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty
Middle East tensions raise energy risks, reinforcing the case for disciplined portfolio diversification.
March 6, 2026
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February jobs report: Job losses temper labor market stabilization hopes
February payroll losses challenge labor market stability, but underlying conditions remain resilient.
March 6, 2026
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U.S. & Israel vs. Iran: A sharpening geopolitical fault line
Escalating Middle East conflict drives oil higher, raising risks for inflation, policy, and markets.
March 4, 2026
Macro views
The Trump administration’s affordability plan
Affordability is now a key policy focus, but most proposals face hurdles and limited impact.
March 4, 2026
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U.S. tariffs: Struck down by the Supreme Court
Supreme Court ruling resets tariffs, but trade policy uncertainty persists for markets.
February 26, 2026
Macro views
Geopolitics in the age of AI
How geopolitical tensions and the AI race could reshape markets and portfolio risk in 2026.
February 25, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
AI’s mixed impact on the labor market
AI’s labor market impact job disruption risks emerging opportunities and policy responses
February 20, 2026
Macro views
AI’s impact on jobs: Opportunities and challenges
AI is reshaping jobs, productivity, and growth, creating new opportunities and risks.
February 16, 2026
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Macro views
Iran conflict triggers a major energy shock
Energy shock hits markets as Iran conflict disrupts oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
March 13, 2026
Macro views
February CPI report: Calm before the storm
February CPI met expectations, but surging oil prices shift the market’s inflation focus ahead.
March 11, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
Market implications amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty
Middle East tensions raise energy risks, reinforcing the case for disciplined portfolio diversification.
March 6, 2026
Macro views
February jobs report: Job losses temper labor market stabilization hopes
February payroll losses challenge labor market stability, but underlying conditions remain resilient.
March 6, 2026
Macro views
U.S. & Israel vs. Iran: A sharpening geopolitical fault line
Escalating Middle East conflict drives oil higher, raising risks for inflation, policy, and markets.
March 4, 2026
Macro views
The Trump administration’s affordability plan
Affordability is now a key policy focus, but most proposals face hurdles and limited impact.
March 4, 2026
Macro views
U.S. tariffs: Struck down by the Supreme Court
Supreme Court ruling resets tariffs, but trade policy uncertainty persists for markets.
February 26, 2026
Macro views
Geopolitics in the age of AI
How geopolitical tensions and the AI race could reshape markets and portfolio risk in 2026.
February 25, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
AI’s mixed impact on the labor market
AI’s labor market impact job disruption risks emerging opportunities and policy responses
February 20, 2026
Macro views
AI’s impact on jobs: Opportunities and challenges
AI is reshaping jobs, productivity, and growth, creating new opportunities and risks.
February 16, 2026