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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.

Equities
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Why banks could be the next AI beneficiaries
Banks may be an overlooked beneficiary of AI spending and a broadening market leadership backdrop.
August 7, 2026
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
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Equities
Quick takes
Why banks could be the next AI beneficiaries
Banks may be an overlooked beneficiary of AI spending and a broadening market leadership backdrop.
August 7, 2026
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
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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
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.
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Macro views Quick takes
Recession risks: Weighing policy uncertainty and market volatility
Policy shifts and market volatility are fueling recession fears—can the U.S. economy withstand the headwinds?
March 14, 2025
Macro views
Confronting the risk of a policy-driven recession
Policy shifts are rattling markets—is the U.S. heading for recession? We assess the risks and outlook.
March 13, 2025
Macro views
February CPI report: Not yet in the clear
February CPI cooled, easing stagflation fears—but policy risks and tariffs mean we’re not in the clear yet.
March 12, 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
Macro views Quick takes
Trade tensions: Navigating market risks
New tariff developments have introduced a fresh wave of market volatility, leaving investors to weigh the implications for global supply chains, corporate profitability, and economic stability.
March 7, 2025
Macro views
March ECB meeting: Data dependence in a world of uncertainty
The ECB's decision to cut rates at its March meeting was no surprise, but path forward is much less certain.
March 6, 2025
Asset allocation Quick takes
Target date funds: Optimizing risk and return for retirement
Target date funds simplify retirement savings, especially for individuals who lack the expertise or time to manage their investment portfolios.
February 28, 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
Equities Quick takes
Equity markets: Nearing a peak or more room to run?
Are U.S. equities nearing a peak? With valuations stretched and the Fed's next move uncertain, history offers valuable lessons.
February 21, 2025
Equities
Is the U.S. equity market peaking?
A deep dive into what has historically ended bull markets—from aggressive Fed hikes to black swan events—and how today’s macro environment stacks up.
February 20, 2025
Results 291 - 300 of 423
Macro views Quick takes
Recession risks: Weighing policy uncertainty and market volatility
Policy shifts and market volatility are fueling recession fears—can the U.S. economy withstand the headwinds?
March 14, 2025
Macro views
Confronting the risk of a policy-driven recession
Policy shifts are rattling markets—is the U.S. heading for recession? We assess the risks and outlook.
March 13, 2025
Macro views
February CPI report: Not yet in the clear
February CPI cooled, easing stagflation fears—but policy risks and tariffs mean we’re not in the clear yet.
March 12, 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
Macro views Quick takes
Trade tensions: Navigating market risks
New tariff developments have introduced a fresh wave of market volatility, leaving investors to weigh the implications for global supply chains, corporate profitability, and economic stability.
March 7, 2025
Macro views
March ECB meeting: Data dependence in a world of uncertainty
The ECB's decision to cut rates at its March meeting was no surprise, but path forward is much less certain.
March 6, 2025
Asset allocation Quick takes
Target date funds: Optimizing risk and return for retirement
Target date funds simplify retirement savings, especially for individuals who lack the expertise or time to manage their investment portfolios.
February 28, 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
Equities Quick takes
Equity markets: Nearing a peak or more room to run?
Are U.S. equities nearing a peak? With valuations stretched and the Fed's next move uncertain, history offers valuable lessons.
February 21, 2025
Equities
Is the U.S. equity market peaking?
A deep dive into what has historically ended bull markets—from aggressive Fed hikes to black swan events—and how today’s macro environment stacks up.
February 20, 2025