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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.
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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Fixed income Quick takes
Municipal bonds: Election and tax implications
Although each possible election outcome will likely result in different tax scenarios, municipal bonds are set to maintain their tax-equivalent-yield advantage no matter the outcome.
April 19, 2024
Macro views Quick takes
Federal Reserve policy rate path: An evolving picture
Stubbornly strong economic data has led to significant shifts in market expectations for when, and how quickly, the Federal Reserve will begin cutting policy rates.
April 12, 2024
Real estate & private markets
European Hotel Sector: Choosing the optimal operating structure and partner
A hotel’s operating structure and operating partner can help manage risk and look for return opportunities.
April 11, 2024
Macro views
March CPI: Another hot inflation reading means a June cut is off the table
March’s hotter than expected CPI print has likely sealed the fate for the June FOMC meeting, with a policy rate cut now very unlikely.
April 10, 2024
Real estate & private markets
European Hotel Sector: Creating value through transformation
Rising demand and new types of demand, are driving opportunities to acquire a hotel property at a discount, then transform it to better meet demand—boosting profitability as a result.
April 8, 2024
Macro views
March jobs report: A picture of strength
While March's jobs report lowers the odds of a June Federal Reserve (Fed) policy rate cut, as Chair Jerome Powell has noted that a strong labor market is not a hurdle to rate cuts, it is still the upcoming March CPI print that likely holds the key to the Fed’s policy path.
April 5, 2024
Equities Quick takes
Global equity valuations: Pockets of opportunity
Amidst the elevated global valuations, pockets of opportunity are emerging.
April 5, 2024
Fixed income
2024 Perspectives: Fixed income investing during an economic slowdown
While 2023 was a volatile year for fixed income markets, 2024 looks more promising, and we anticipate that fixed income will be an attractive asset class as the economic tightening cycle turns into a pause in and an easing of policy.
February 22, 2024
Asset allocation
2024 Perspectives: Investment hubris is unlikely to gain wins
Multi-asset investing in 2024.
February 22, 2024
Real estate & private markets
AI is transforming the data center
AI has ushered in a new era in data center design and operation. The evolution, while challenging, presents an opportunity for innovation and growth in the data center industry.
February 7, 2024
Results 411 - 420 of 425
Fixed income Quick takes
Municipal bonds: Election and tax implications
Although each possible election outcome will likely result in different tax scenarios, municipal bonds are set to maintain their tax-equivalent-yield advantage no matter the outcome.
April 19, 2024
Macro views Quick takes
Federal Reserve policy rate path: An evolving picture
Stubbornly strong economic data has led to significant shifts in market expectations for when, and how quickly, the Federal Reserve will begin cutting policy rates.
April 12, 2024
Real estate & private markets
European Hotel Sector: Choosing the optimal operating structure and partner
A hotel’s operating structure and operating partner can help manage risk and look for return opportunities.
April 11, 2024
Macro views
March CPI: Another hot inflation reading means a June cut is off the table
March’s hotter than expected CPI print has likely sealed the fate for the June FOMC meeting, with a policy rate cut now very unlikely.
April 10, 2024
Real estate & private markets
European Hotel Sector: Creating value through transformation
Rising demand and new types of demand, are driving opportunities to acquire a hotel property at a discount, then transform it to better meet demand—boosting profitability as a result.
April 8, 2024
Macro views
March jobs report: A picture of strength
While March's jobs report lowers the odds of a June Federal Reserve (Fed) policy rate cut, as Chair Jerome Powell has noted that a strong labor market is not a hurdle to rate cuts, it is still the upcoming March CPI print that likely holds the key to the Fed’s policy path.
April 5, 2024
Equities Quick takes
Global equity valuations: Pockets of opportunity
Amidst the elevated global valuations, pockets of opportunity are emerging.
April 5, 2024
Fixed income
2024 Perspectives: Fixed income investing during an economic slowdown
While 2023 was a volatile year for fixed income markets, 2024 looks more promising, and we anticipate that fixed income will be an attractive asset class as the economic tightening cycle turns into a pause in and an easing of policy.
February 22, 2024
Asset allocation
2024 Perspectives: Investment hubris is unlikely to gain wins
Multi-asset investing in 2024.
February 22, 2024
Real estate & private markets
AI is transforming the data center
AI has ushered in a new era in data center design and operation. The evolution, while challenging, presents an opportunity for innovation and growth in the data center industry.
February 7, 2024