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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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Quick takes
The Federal Reserve: a question of credibility
The Fed may stay on hold, but rising long-end yields could eventually force its hand.
July 31, 2026
Equities
Quick takes
Equities: Looking beyond the leaders
Concentrated leadership and widening dispersion are reshaping the equity investment landscape.
July 24, 2026
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Macro views
Quick takes
The Federal Reserve: a question of credibility
The Fed may stay on hold, but rising long-end yields could eventually force its hand.
July 31, 2026
Equities
Quick takes
Equities: Looking beyond the leaders
Concentrated leadership and widening dispersion are reshaping the equity investment landscape.
July 24, 2026
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Fixed income
3Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
July 9, 2026
Macro views
Global Market Perspectives, 3Q 2026
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
July 8, 2026
Real estate & private markets
2026 Mid-year Inside Real Estate outlook
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Real estate & private markets
The industrial sector remains the foundation of the global economy
The industrial and warehouse sectors have been among the most sought-after by real estate investors since the U.S. economy recovered from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC).
July 18, 2024
Real estate & private markets
European Hotel Sector: Choosing the optimal operating structure and partner
A hotel’s operating structure and operating partner can help manage risk and look for return opportunities.
April 11, 2024
Real estate & private markets
European Hotel Sector: Creating value through transformation
Rising demand and new types of demand, are driving opportunities to acquire a hotel property at a discount, then transform it to better meet demand—boosting profitability as a result.
April 8, 2024
Real estate & private markets
AI is transforming the data center
AI has ushered in a new era in data center design and operation. The evolution, while challenging, presents an opportunity for innovation and growth in the data center industry.
February 7, 2024
Real estate & private markets
European Hotel Sector: Identifying opportunities for value creation
A combination of strong fundamentals and pockets of distress presents unique opportunities for investment in the European hotel sector.
January 23, 2024
Real estate & private markets
The case for European hotel sector investment
Travel has rebounded, and strong fundamentals bode well for the European hotel sector.
October 25, 2023
Real estate & private markets
Listed REITs versus equities
Peaking real yields, slowing economic growth & attractive relative valuations make a compelling case for listed REITs.
February 23, 2023
Real estate & private markets
Data centers: Mitigating risks for continued growth
Many characteristics of data centers make them appealing investments. We outline some of the key risks here and how we believe they can be mitigated.
February 1, 2023
Results 101 - 108 of 108
Real estate & private markets
The industrial sector remains the foundation of the global economy
The industrial and warehouse sectors have been among the most sought-after by real estate investors since the U.S. economy recovered from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC).
July 18, 2024
Real estate & private markets
European Hotel Sector: Choosing the optimal operating structure and partner
A hotel’s operating structure and operating partner can help manage risk and look for return opportunities.
April 11, 2024
Real estate & private markets
European Hotel Sector: Creating value through transformation
Rising demand and new types of demand, are driving opportunities to acquire a hotel property at a discount, then transform it to better meet demand—boosting profitability as a result.
April 8, 2024
Real estate & private markets
AI is transforming the data center
AI has ushered in a new era in data center design and operation. The evolution, while challenging, presents an opportunity for innovation and growth in the data center industry.
February 7, 2024
Real estate & private markets
European Hotel Sector: Identifying opportunities for value creation
A combination of strong fundamentals and pockets of distress presents unique opportunities for investment in the European hotel sector.
January 23, 2024
Real estate & private markets
The case for European hotel sector investment
Travel has rebounded, and strong fundamentals bode well for the European hotel sector.
October 25, 2023
Real estate & private markets
Listed REITs versus equities
Peaking real yields, slowing economic growth & attractive relative valuations make a compelling case for listed REITs.
February 23, 2023
Real estate & private markets
Data centers: Mitigating risks for continued growth
Many characteristics of data centers make them appealing investments. We outline some of the key risks here and how we believe they can be mitigated.
February 1, 2023