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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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Treasury buybacks meet a structural headwind
Treasury buybacks may aid liquidity, but rising term premiums remain the key driver of higher yields.
Today
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Principal Well-Being Index: More AI optimism amid existing labor pressures
Labor markets stabilize as AI adoption rises, supporting growth and demand for skilled talent.
August 21, 2026
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Treasury buybacks meet a structural headwind
Treasury buybacks may aid liquidity, but rising term premiums remain the key driver of higher yields.
Today
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Principal Well-Being Index: More AI optimism amid existing labor pressures
Labor markets stabilize as AI adoption rises, supporting growth and demand for skilled talent.
August 21, 2026
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The cost of uncertainty for SMBs
SMBs face rising costs and policy uncertainty, with implications for hiring and growth.
March 27, 2026
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Middle East conflict: Central bank forecast changes
Middle East tensions lift inflation risks, reshaping our central bank outlooks and markets.
March 23, 2026
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What the oil surge means for the Fed’s path forward
Oil above $100 adds inflation risk, complicating the Fed’s path and rate cut outlook.
March 20, 2026
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March FOMC meeting: Policy on hold, uncertainty front and center
Fed holds rates as uncertainty rises; inflation risks challenge outlook for cuts.
March 19, 2026
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March ECB meeting: Well-positioned to navigate the uncertainty
The ECB held rates steady again, and is well positioned to navigate any upcoming uncertainty
March 19, 2026
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Helping small and mid-sized businesses navigate the current economic landscape
March 18, 2026
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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
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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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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
Results 41 - 50 of 217
Macro views
The cost of uncertainty for SMBs
SMBs face rising costs and policy uncertainty, with implications for hiring and growth.
March 27, 2026
Macro views
Middle East conflict: Central bank forecast changes
Middle East tensions lift inflation risks, reshaping our central bank outlooks and markets.
March 23, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
What the oil surge means for the Fed’s path forward
Oil above $100 adds inflation risk, complicating the Fed’s path and rate cut outlook.
March 20, 2026
Macro views
March ECB meeting: Well-positioned to navigate the uncertainty
The ECB held rates steady again, and is well positioned to navigate any upcoming uncertainty
March 19, 2026
Macro views
March FOMC meeting: Policy on hold, uncertainty front and center
Fed holds rates as uncertainty rises; inflation risks challenge outlook for cuts.
March 19, 2026
Macro views
Helping small and mid-sized businesses navigate the current economic landscape
March 18, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
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
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
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