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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.

Fixed income
Quick takes
Risk assets face off with rising global bond yields
Global bond yields surge as risks rise; equities hold up on earnings, but resilience is tested.
May 22, 2026
Equities
Quick takes
Why positive surprise matters in small-cap growth
Why positive surprises matter in small-cap growth and how shifts in expectations can drive returns
May 29, 2026
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Fixed income
Quick takes
Risk assets face off with rising global bond yields
Global bond yields surge as risks rise; equities hold up on earnings, but resilience is tested.
May 22, 2026
Equities
Quick takes
Why positive surprise matters in small-cap growth
Why positive surprises matter in small-cap growth and how shifts in expectations can drive returns
May 29, 2026
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2Q 2026 Fixed Income Perspectives
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May 29, 2026
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Why positive surprise matters in small-cap growth
Why positive surprises matter in small-cap growth and how shifts in expectations can drive returns
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
Real estate & private markets
Headline ODCE returns mask a selection-driven cycle
ODCE returns improved in 1Q26, but wide dispersion shows real estate remains a selective market.
May 27, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Five forces shaping the data center investment landscape
Data centers offer a compelling opportunity but only for investors with the experience to navigate complexity.
May 27, 2026
Fixed income Quick takes
Risk assets face off with rising global bond yields
Global bond yields surge as risks rise; equities hold up on earnings, but resilience is tested.
May 22, 2026
Real estate & private markets
U.S. CRE Cycle Monitor: 1Q26 – Recovery Intact
Despite volatility, we believe the CRE recovery remains intact and gaining momentum.
May 21, 2026
Fixed income
Rising global bond yields: The test for risk assets
Global bond yields are rising sharply. We unpack the drivers and implications for equities and portfolios.
May 21, 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
Equities
Positive surprise: Recognizing change before consensus
Positive surprises in small-cap growth stocks drive higher growth expectations and valuation.
May 14, 2026
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Equities Quick takes
Why positive surprise matters in small-cap growth
Why positive surprises matter in small-cap growth and how shifts in expectations can drive returns
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
Five dynamics shaping today’s investment landscape
Five dynamics—geopolitics, affordability, AI, policy limits, and global shifts—are reshaping markets.
May 29, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Headline ODCE returns mask a selection-driven cycle
ODCE returns improved in 1Q26, but wide dispersion shows real estate remains a selective market.
May 27, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Five forces shaping the data center investment landscape
Data centers offer a compelling opportunity but only for investors with the experience to navigate complexity.
May 27, 2026
Fixed income Quick takes
Risk assets face off with rising global bond yields
Global bond yields surge as risks rise; equities hold up on earnings, but resilience is tested.
May 22, 2026
Fixed income
Rising global bond yields: The test for risk assets
Global bond yields are rising sharply. We unpack the drivers and implications for equities and portfolios.
May 21, 2026
Real estate & private markets
U.S. CRE Cycle Monitor: 1Q26 – Recovery Intact
Despite volatility, we believe the CRE recovery remains intact and gaining momentum.
May 21, 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
Equities
Positive surprise: Recognizing change before consensus
Positive surprises in small-cap growth stocks drive higher growth expectations and valuation.
May 14, 2026