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Fixed income
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Fixed income: Resilient, but more selective
Fixed income enters Q3 strong, but tight spreads and rate volatility demand selectivity and discipline.
July 17, 2026
Macro views
Quick takes
A new exceptionalism
AI investment cycle powers global growth, extending beyond the U.S. and reshaping diversification
July 10, 2026
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Fixed income
Quick takes
Fixed income: Resilient, but more selective
Fixed income enters Q3 strong, but tight spreads and rate volatility demand selectivity and discipline.
July 17, 2026
Macro views
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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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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
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
Evolving data center sustainability and the role of the capital partner
Data center sustainability practices continue to evolve as forward-thinking data center providers continue to innovate new ways to mitigate their impact...
November 5, 2024
Equities Quick takes
A long-term approach to election volatility
Don’t let election fright trick you—equities have almost always risen no matter who’s president.
November 1, 2024
Macro views
October jobs report: Weather-distorted
With the hurricanes taking a heavy toll on October's jobs numbers, it is doubtful that the labor report will prompt a kneejerk reaction from the Fed.
November 1, 2024
Equities
International stocks may finally be poised for a breakout
International equities are finally poised to reverse course versus their U.S. counterparts. There are promising examples of companies generating resilient free cash flow growth and trading at attractive valuations in sectors like mining, defense, and insurance, offering investors attractive equity opportunities outside the U.S.
October 29, 2024
Macro views Quick takes
Labor market: Looking through the noise
As the Fed attempts to decipher the real state of the labor market, it may adopt a more cautious approach to policy adjustments, relying on a broader set of data and economic signals to guide its decisions.
October 25, 2024
Macro views
China’s policy measures: reasons for optimism and cynicism
Our experts explore the impact of Beijing's latest moves on markets and the economy, whether they will spark a true recovery, and if skepticism is still warranted.
October 22, 2024
Fixed income Quick takes
Municipal bonds: Extend duration amidst rate cuts
With the technical headwinds expected to ease post-election, and bond yields typically declining during easing cycles, 4Q 2024 may be the optimal time to extend duration in high-quality municipals and lock in attractive, tax-advantaged income.
October 18, 2024
Real estate & private markets
What’s after “higher for longer?”
In this paper we explore whether interest rates are likely to stay higher for longer or revert to the mean—and the impact it could have on real estate credit returns...
October 17, 2024
Macro views
October ECB meeting: ECB cuts policy rates with greater urgency
Get the latest on October policy shifts with the ECB's decisive rate cuts. Understand the data-driven decisions and their effects on the Eurozone economy.
October 17, 2024
Macro views
The labor market puzzle: Why the Fed may be flying blind
As the Federal Reserve watches labor market data closely, recent trends suggest that traditional indicators like the Sahm Rule may no longer tell the full story. What does this mean for the Fed’s rate decisions, and how should investors navigate the uncertainty? Our latest bulletin dives into these labor market signals, the Fed's evolving perspective, and what it all means for markets.
October 17, 2024
Results 321 - 330 of 406
Real estate & private markets
Evolving data center sustainability and the role of the capital partner
Data center sustainability practices continue to evolve as forward-thinking data center providers continue to innovate new ways to mitigate their impact...
November 5, 2024
Equities Quick takes
A long-term approach to election volatility
Don’t let election fright trick you—equities have almost always risen no matter who’s president.
November 1, 2024
Macro views
October jobs report: Weather-distorted
With the hurricanes taking a heavy toll on October's jobs numbers, it is doubtful that the labor report will prompt a kneejerk reaction from the Fed.
November 1, 2024
Equities
International stocks may finally be poised for a breakout
International equities are finally poised to reverse course versus their U.S. counterparts. There are promising examples of companies generating resilient free cash flow growth and trading at attractive valuations in sectors like mining, defense, and insurance, offering investors attractive equity opportunities outside the U.S.
October 29, 2024
Macro views Quick takes
Labor market: Looking through the noise
As the Fed attempts to decipher the real state of the labor market, it may adopt a more cautious approach to policy adjustments, relying on a broader set of data and economic signals to guide its decisions.
October 25, 2024
Macro views
China’s policy measures: reasons for optimism and cynicism
Our experts explore the impact of Beijing's latest moves on markets and the economy, whether they will spark a true recovery, and if skepticism is still warranted.
October 22, 2024
Fixed income Quick takes
Municipal bonds: Extend duration amidst rate cuts
With the technical headwinds expected to ease post-election, and bond yields typically declining during easing cycles, 4Q 2024 may be the optimal time to extend duration in high-quality municipals and lock in attractive, tax-advantaged income.
October 18, 2024
Real estate & private markets
What’s after “higher for longer?”
In this paper we explore whether interest rates are likely to stay higher for longer or revert to the mean—and the impact it could have on real estate credit returns...
October 17, 2024
Macro views
October ECB meeting: ECB cuts policy rates with greater urgency
Get the latest on October policy shifts with the ECB's decisive rate cuts. Understand the data-driven decisions and their effects on the Eurozone economy.
October 17, 2024
Macro views
The labor market puzzle: Why the Fed may be flying blind
As the Federal Reserve watches labor market data closely, recent trends suggest that traditional indicators like the Sahm Rule may no longer tell the full story. What does this mean for the Fed’s rate decisions, and how should investors navigate the uncertainty? Our latest bulletin dives into these labor market signals, the Fed's evolving perspective, and what it all means for markets.
October 17, 2024