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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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Real estate & private markets
U.S. Real Estate Sector Report
Stay ahead in real estate with our U.S. sector report. Discover market trends, sector performance, and future forecasts now.
April 10, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Europe Real Estate Sector Report
Navigate the complexities of the real estate market with our Europe sector report. Key outlooks and conditions at your fingertips.
April 10, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Consensus Indicators signal a K-shaped recovery in both Europe and the U.S.
InREV data signals moderating sentiment and rising dispersion across real estate markets.
March 25, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Commercial real estate: Early-cycle advantage as investors reevaluate private credit
CRE enters recovery as private credit risks rise, offering income, clarity, and diversification.
March 19, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Five themes shaping global real estate in 2026: European investors’ perspectives
European investor perspectives on the five themes shaping global real estate in 2026.
March 12, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Commercial real estate in the age of AI
A framework for understanding AI’s influence on CRE performance and the strategic choices now facing investors.
March 10, 2026
Real estate & private markets
European CRE total returns accelerate into 2026
European real estate fund returns accelerated into year-end 2025, with selectivity remaining a key driver of performance.
March 3, 2026
Real estate & private markets Quick takes
CRE debt: A strategic complement in private markets
Rising originations and disciplined underwriting support CRE debt in 2026.
February 27, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Private real estate debt and corporate middle market direct lending: Complementary strategies
Private real estate debt and direct lending are complementary strategies that may enhance efficiency
February 23, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Private Real Estate Debt: A banner 2025, with more room to run
We believe CRE debt offers compelling risk-adjusted returns in today’s environment, find out why.
February 13, 2026
Results 11 - 20 of 115
Real estate & private markets
U.S. Real Estate Sector Report
Stay ahead in real estate with our U.S. sector report. Discover market trends, sector performance, and future forecasts now.
April 10, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Europe Real Estate Sector Report
Navigate the complexities of the real estate market with our Europe sector report. Key outlooks and conditions at your fingertips.
April 10, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Consensus Indicators signal a K-shaped recovery in both Europe and the U.S.
InREV data signals moderating sentiment and rising dispersion across real estate markets.
March 25, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Commercial real estate: Early-cycle advantage as investors reevaluate private credit
CRE enters recovery as private credit risks rise, offering income, clarity, and diversification.
March 19, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Five themes shaping global real estate in 2026: European investors’ perspectives
European investor perspectives on the five themes shaping global real estate in 2026.
March 12, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Commercial real estate in the age of AI
A framework for understanding AI’s influence on CRE performance and the strategic choices now facing investors.
March 10, 2026
Real estate & private markets
European CRE total returns accelerate into 2026
European real estate fund returns accelerated into year-end 2025, with selectivity remaining a key driver of performance.
March 3, 2026
Real estate & private markets Quick takes
CRE debt: A strategic complement in private markets
Rising originations and disciplined underwriting support CRE debt in 2026.
February 27, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Private real estate debt and corporate middle market direct lending: Complementary strategies
Private real estate debt and direct lending are complementary strategies that may enhance efficiency
February 23, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Private Real Estate Debt: A banner 2025, with more room to run
We believe CRE debt offers compelling risk-adjusted returns in today’s environment, find out why.
February 13, 2026