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Rethinking diversification in a tightly linked global market
AI-driven concentration reshapes diversification as regions tied to U.S. tech narrow investor option
Yesterday
Equities
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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
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Rethinking diversification in a tightly linked global market
AI-driven concentration reshapes diversification as regions tied to U.S. tech narrow investor option
Yesterday
Equities
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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
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Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
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Geopolitics in the age of AI
How geopolitical tensions and the AI race could reshape markets and portfolio risk in 2026.
February 25, 2026
Fixed income
Value drivers in lower middle market origination
Lower middle market lending offers resilient deal flow, stable deployment, and strategic origination advantages.
February 25, 2026
Fixed income
Private credit and debt: Resiliency through interest-rate cycles
Solid fundamentals, structure, and long-term discipline combine to make private credit and debt strategies historically resilient across rate cycles.
February 24, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Private real estate debt and corporate middle market direct lending: Complementary strategies
Private real estate debt and direct lending are complementary strategies that may enhance efficiency
February 23, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
AI’s mixed impact on the labor market
AI’s labor market impact job disruption risks emerging opportunities and policy responses
February 20, 2026
Macro views
AI’s impact on jobs: Opportunities and challenges
AI is reshaping jobs, productivity, and growth, creating new opportunities and risks.
February 16, 2026
Macro views
January CPI report: Unusually cooler than normal
January CPI cools to 2.4%, easing market fears and keeping Fed rate cuts on hold for now near term.
February 13, 2026
Equities Quick takes
Concentration risk and the case for broader equity exposure
Concentrated equity returns may call for broader U.S. and global allocations.
February 13, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Private Real Estate Debt: A banner 2025, with more room to run
We believe CRE debt offers compelling risk-adjusted returns in today’s environment, find out why.
February 13, 2026
Real estate & private markets
The (CRE)covery
RE recovery begins, but uneven markets signal a long cycle defined by selectivity and dispersion.
February 12, 2026
Results 61 - 70 of 442
Macro views
Geopolitics in the age of AI
How geopolitical tensions and the AI race could reshape markets and portfolio risk in 2026.
February 25, 2026
Fixed income
Value drivers in lower middle market origination
Lower middle market lending offers resilient deal flow, stable deployment, and strategic origination advantages.
February 25, 2026
Fixed income
Private credit and debt: Resiliency through interest-rate cycles
Solid fundamentals, structure, and long-term discipline combine to make private credit and debt strategies historically resilient across rate cycles.
February 24, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Private real estate debt and corporate middle market direct lending: Complementary strategies
Private real estate debt and direct lending are complementary strategies that may enhance efficiency
February 23, 2026
Macro views Quick takes
AI’s mixed impact on the labor market
AI’s labor market impact job disruption risks emerging opportunities and policy responses
February 20, 2026
Macro views
AI’s impact on jobs: Opportunities and challenges
AI is reshaping jobs, productivity, and growth, creating new opportunities and risks.
February 16, 2026
Macro views
January CPI report: Unusually cooler than normal
January CPI cools to 2.4%, easing market fears and keeping Fed rate cuts on hold for now near term.
February 13, 2026
Equities Quick takes
Concentration risk and the case for broader equity exposure
Concentrated equity returns may call for broader U.S. and global allocations.
February 13, 2026
Real estate & private markets
Private Real Estate Debt: A banner 2025, with more room to run
We believe CRE debt offers compelling risk-adjusted returns in today’s environment, find out why.
February 13, 2026
Real estate & private markets
The (CRE)covery
RE recovery begins, but uneven markets signal a long cycle defined by selectivity and dispersion.
February 12, 2026