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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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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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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
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
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2Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
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Global Market Perspectives, 2Q 2026
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
April 8, 2026
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2026 Mid-year Inside Real Estate outlook
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2026 perspectives: A year of paradox
AI fuels growth and fragility in 2026—investors must balance risk and opportunity.
December 5, 2025
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2026 Perspectives: Discipline in an age of disruption
Insights from our CIOs on navigating risk, resilience, and opportunity in 2026.
December 3, 2025
Macro views Quick takes
Principal Well-Being Index: AI’s effect on staffing
AI adoption isn’t shrinking jobs—survey finds businesses see growth, not cuts, from new tech.
November 21, 2025
Macro views
September jobs report: Finally, some data
Strong September jobs data eases labor market fears, but policy uncertainty still looms large.
November 20, 2025
Macro views Quick takes
Examining the OBBBA’s short-term stimulus
A look at how the OBBBA’s short-term stimulus may impact consumers, corporates, and markets.
November 14, 2025
Macro views
Dissecting the OBBBA: A front-loaded fiscal boost
A front-loaded fiscal boost with fleeting benefits: unpacking the OBBBA’s economic and market impact.
November 12, 2025
Macro views
Flying blind: Searching for signals in a data-scarce economy
Markets are jittery amid data delays—explore hidden risks and shifting signals in the U.S. economy.
November 12, 2025
Macro views
October ECB meeting: Steady rates, in a “good place”
ECB policymakers opted to keep policy rates steady and emphasized how growing economic acticity leaves them a very good place.
October 30, 2025
Macro views
October FOMC meeting: Navigating the fog
October’s rate cut shows the Fed’s caution as labor signals soften and economic data remains limited.
October 29, 2025
Macro views
September CPI report: Keeping the Fed on track for cuts
September CPI cooled to 3.0% as shelter costs eased, but energy prices drove headline gains.
October 24, 2025
Results 61 - 70 of 207
Macro views Quick takes
2026 perspectives: A year of paradox
AI fuels growth and fragility in 2026—investors must balance risk and opportunity.
December 5, 2025
Macro views
2026 Perspectives: Discipline in an age of disruption
Insights from our CIOs on navigating risk, resilience, and opportunity in 2026.
December 3, 2025
Macro views Quick takes
Principal Well-Being Index: AI’s effect on staffing
AI adoption isn’t shrinking jobs—survey finds businesses see growth, not cuts, from new tech.
November 21, 2025
Macro views
September jobs report: Finally, some data
Strong September jobs data eases labor market fears, but policy uncertainty still looms large.
November 20, 2025
Macro views Quick takes
Examining the OBBBA’s short-term stimulus
A look at how the OBBBA’s short-term stimulus may impact consumers, corporates, and markets.
November 14, 2025
Macro views
Dissecting the OBBBA: A front-loaded fiscal boost
A front-loaded fiscal boost with fleeting benefits: unpacking the OBBBA’s economic and market impact.
November 12, 2025
Macro views
Flying blind: Searching for signals in a data-scarce economy
Markets are jittery amid data delays—explore hidden risks and shifting signals in the U.S. economy.
November 12, 2025
Macro views
October ECB meeting: Steady rates, in a “good place”
ECB policymakers opted to keep policy rates steady and emphasized how growing economic acticity leaves them a very good place.
October 30, 2025
Macro views
October FOMC meeting: Navigating the fog
October’s rate cut shows the Fed’s caution as labor signals soften and economic data remains limited.
October 29, 2025
Macro views
September CPI report: Keeping the Fed on track for cuts
September CPI cooled to 3.0% as shelter costs eased, but energy prices drove headline gains.
October 24, 2025