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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
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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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June FOMC meeting: A new era for the Fed
Fed holds rates but signals a hawkish shift, redefining policy communication and outlook.
June 18, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
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
June ECB meeting: A unanimous decision to hike
ECB delivers its first hike since 2023, signaling persistence of energy-driven inflation pressures ahead.
June 12, 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
Macro views
May CPI report: War impact remains contained, allowing the Fed to stay on hold
Energy lifts inflation in May, but softer core keeps Fed patient and on hold amid Middle East risks.
June 10, 2026
Macro views
May jobs report: A robust picture for hiring demand
May jobs surge signals resilient hiring, broad gains, and a Fed outlook shifting toward tightening.
June 5, 2026
Macro views
A deal with Iran will not push the Fed to cut policy rates
Hormuz deal could ease energy strain, but gradual normalization keeps the Fed on hold for now.
May 29, 2026
Macro views
Five dynamics shaping today’s investment landscape
Five dynamics—geopolitics, affordability, AI, policy limits, and global shifts—are reshaping markets.
May 29, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
Warsh appointment: Inflation sets the early agenda
Warsh begins as Fed chair as inflation resurfaces, keeping policy cautious despite reform ambitions.
May 15, 2026
Macro views
Coping with market downturns
While the current pullback is difficult to predict, there are reasons to believe that staying invested in a diversified portfolio is still the best approach for most investors.
May 14, 2026
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Macro views Quick takes
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
June FOMC meeting: A new era for the Fed
Fed holds rates but signals a hawkish shift, redefining policy communication and outlook.
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
Macro views
June ECB meeting: A unanimous decision to hike
ECB delivers its first hike since 2023, signaling persistence of energy-driven inflation pressures ahead.
June 12, 2026
Macro views
May CPI report: War impact remains contained, allowing the Fed to stay on hold
Energy lifts inflation in May, but softer core keeps Fed patient and on hold amid Middle East risks.
June 10, 2026
Macro views
May jobs report: A robust picture for hiring demand
May jobs surge signals resilient hiring, broad gains, and a Fed outlook shifting toward tightening.
June 5, 2026
Macro views
Five dynamics shaping today’s investment landscape
Five dynamics—geopolitics, affordability, AI, policy limits, and global shifts—are reshaping markets.
May 29, 2026
Macro views
A deal with Iran will not push the Fed to cut policy rates
Hormuz deal could ease energy strain, but gradual normalization keeps the Fed on hold for now.
May 29, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
Warsh appointment: Inflation sets the early agenda
Warsh begins as Fed chair as inflation resurfaces, keeping policy cautious despite reform ambitions.
May 15, 2026
Macro views
Coping with market downturns
While the current pullback is difficult to predict, there are reasons to believe that staying invested in a diversified portfolio is still the best approach for most investors.
May 14, 2026