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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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A new exceptionalism
AI investment cycle powers global growth, extending beyond the U.S. and reshaping diversification
July 10, 2026
Macro views
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2Q recap: Historic rebound amid balanced risks
AI-driven capex and infrastructure sustain growth as policy risks and valuations tighten
July 2, 2026
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A new exceptionalism
AI investment cycle powers global growth, extending beyond the U.S. and reshaping diversification
July 10, 2026
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Quick takes
2Q recap: Historic rebound amid balanced risks
AI-driven capex and infrastructure sustain growth as policy risks and valuations tighten
July 2, 2026
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July 8, 2026
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Amid geopolitical volatility and shifting macro crosscurrents, the CRE recovery remains intact - but uneven, with wider dispersion than headlines reveal. This creates a market that is ripe for alpha discovery through careful property, market, and fund selection.
June 16, 2026
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
Amid geopolitical volatility and shifting macro crosscurrents, the CRE recovery remains intact - but uneven, with wider dispersion than headlines reveal. This creates a market that is ripe for alpha discovery through careful property, market, and fund selection.
June 16, 2026
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Real estate & private markets Quick takes
The winners and losers of the bifurcated housing market
Normalization in the U.S. housing market offers investment opportunities, especially in commercial real estate.
June 20, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Industrial realignment: Trade, ports, and market shifts
The U.S. industrial sector has been at the center of the debate over deglobalization for the past 5 years...
June 13, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Unseen upside: The commercial rebound nobody called
Housing and CRE split in 2023—now the gap is narrowing, with CRE returns gaining momentum.
June 6, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Leveraging the advantages of 60+ years of private real estate debt experience for clients
Learn about the numerous advantages being a leader in private real estate debt for over 60 years provides our clients.
May 30, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Commercial real estate lending standards stable amid volatility
Read our views on the Fed’s 1Q25 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices.
May 13, 2025
Real estate & private markets Quick takes
REITs: Real yield sensitivity creates strategic opportunity
Listed REITs show resilience as investors seek value, stability, and rate-sensitive upside.
May 2, 2025
Real estate & private markets
U.S. Real Estate Office: Is the worst behind us?
After years of distress, the U.S. office real estate sector may finally be turning a corner.
April 16, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Resilience and risk: Navigating CRE valuations in an unprecedented tariff-laden environment
What rising tariffs could mean for CRE prices, returns, and long-term resilience.
April 14, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Four ways to potentially enhance returns through leverage
Leverage is a strategy designed to enhance an investment’s returns. In this web article, we explore leverage with a focus on one piece of the capital stack...
March 11, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Beyond DeepSeek: AI disruption and the implications for real estate
The rapid advancements in AI, exemplified by DeepSeek’s emergence, are likely to reshape the real estate industry’s competitive landscape and accelerate AI adoption across sectors.
February 27, 2025
Results 71 - 80 of 105
Real estate & private markets Quick takes
The winners and losers of the bifurcated housing market
Normalization in the U.S. housing market offers investment opportunities, especially in commercial real estate.
June 20, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Industrial realignment: Trade, ports, and market shifts
The U.S. industrial sector has been at the center of the debate over deglobalization for the past 5 years...
June 13, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Unseen upside: The commercial rebound nobody called
Housing and CRE split in 2023—now the gap is narrowing, with CRE returns gaining momentum.
June 6, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Leveraging the advantages of 60+ years of private real estate debt experience for clients
Learn about the numerous advantages being a leader in private real estate debt for over 60 years provides our clients.
May 30, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Commercial real estate lending standards stable amid volatility
Read our views on the Fed’s 1Q25 Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices.
May 13, 2025
Real estate & private markets Quick takes
REITs: Real yield sensitivity creates strategic opportunity
Listed REITs show resilience as investors seek value, stability, and rate-sensitive upside.
May 2, 2025
Real estate & private markets
U.S. Real Estate Office: Is the worst behind us?
After years of distress, the U.S. office real estate sector may finally be turning a corner.
April 16, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Resilience and risk: Navigating CRE valuations in an unprecedented tariff-laden environment
What rising tariffs could mean for CRE prices, returns, and long-term resilience.
April 14, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Four ways to potentially enhance returns through leverage
Leverage is a strategy designed to enhance an investment’s returns. In this web article, we explore leverage with a focus on one piece of the capital stack...
March 11, 2025
Real estate & private markets
Beyond DeepSeek: AI disruption and the implications for real estate
The rapid advancements in AI, exemplified by DeepSeek’s emergence, are likely to reshape the real estate industry’s competitive landscape and accelerate AI adoption across sectors.
February 27, 2025