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Triple take: What did we learn this week?

Our thoughts on the Fed’s recent news, AI spending and geopolitics.

Elections and Silver Linings: Recent Surprises in Emergin…

We like the US, but global investors should still pay attention to emerging markets.

Is the “Trump Trade” a good deal?

We assess whether there could be real market impact and how investors might prepare.

Building a robust investment portfolio: 3 ideas for how t…

With market risks rising, structured notes may be useful tools to help enhance portfolio resilience, generate income—and…

President Biden bows out of the election

What the change at the top of the Democratic ticket might mean for investors.

What’s driving the rotation into small-cap stocks?

There’s been a recent surge in small-cap stocks. What’s causing it, and what does it mean for investors?

Bank of Japan – to hike or not to hike?

In this week’s Asia Strategy Focus, we address the BoJ’s rate hike debate and assess the implications of that discussion on the…

How AI can boost productivity and jump start growth

Our analytic framework quantifies the potential economic impact of AI. We believe it could be transformative.

Three big surprises that could drive markets in the secon…

We consider three ways markets could take investors by surprise in the second half of the year—and what each development might…

3 considerations for investing in a bull market

The S&P 500 is up big time year-to-date. That doesn’t mean you should wait on the sidelines.

Myth-busting about derivatives: Are they right for your…

Some investors shy away from using derivatives because they’re thought to be complex and costly—but these tools can help…

Halftime report: How is 2024 shaping up?

The markets have had a great six months. But we still see opportunities.

Could derivatives help enhance your portfolio?

For sophisticated investors, structured notes, options and other derivatives can help navigate many of today’s challenges.

Strong demand, scarce supply: Unearthing profits from…

Chile and Peru produce 40% of the global copper supply, while Chile and Argentina supply 32% of the world’s lithium.

How worried should you be about the U.S. debt and deficit?

We break down common concerns, share possible scenarios, and discuss how policymakers and investors might respond.

Pushbacks and top tracks: A mid-year mixtape

We answer your top questions with the help of our favorite summer tracks.

Are overlooked small- and mid-cap stocks about to surge?

Now is a good time to consider adding quality small- and mid-cap stocks. Durable earnings growth and near-record valuation…

5 actions investors can take now

This week’s macro mania gave us confidence in our Mid-Year Outlook. How can investors respond?

The new longevity: Financial planning for a longer life

Recent scientific advances promise to steadily improve longevity. The right financial strategy can help you approach a longer…

Our guide to building out an alternative investment…

Private market companies can deliver outsize returns, but it takes patience, planning, and an understanding of your needs to…

How have our views played out in 2024?

Ahead of our Mid-Year Outlook, we discuss what we’ve gotten right and wrong so far this year.

Asia Mid-year Outlook 2024: Rising optimism but risks on…

In this note, we update our outlook for Asia ex-China, and will focus specifically on China in an upcoming publication.

Embracing the unknown: 5 principles for your portfolio

Predicting where the market might be headed can be complex and overwhelming, but the real key to investing can be as simple as…

100 trading days in: Why 2024 is different

It’s been a paradox of progress for investors in 2024. But what’s the market’s secret to success—and what could come next?

How do geopolitical shocks impact markets?

While geopolitical events don’t often have lasting impacts on equities, local markets can be hit hard. Here’s what you need to…

China: Navigating a real estate rescue and renewed trade…

In this week’s Asia Strategy Focus, we’ll unpack both of these developments and our expectations of their impact on the economy…

Investing in the foundation of the digital world

Present-day necessities like phones and futuristic innovations like Artificial Intelligence (AI) can’t work without physical…

Is a Goldilocks economy just a fairy tale?

With 2024’s tale still unfolding, we decipher between promising dynamics and looming threats

Could too much fixed income be a bad thing?

Taking advantage of the highest yields in a decade was smart, but long term, being underweight equities could hurt your chances…

Heard on the Street: 5 things we’ve learned from Corporat…

As earning season winds down, here’s what we’ve picked up

Nothing is as good (or bad) as they say it is

It’s going to take the Fed longer to achieve the confidence to ease. It’s all about confidence. It always is.

How to invest in a world of increasing security risks

Globally, governments and corporations are now spending more to implement new, innovative security solutions, creating…

How to assess the potential impact of AI on your portfolio

Here's what we're watching to assess how well companies are managing the challenges that come with AI integration to position…

China: Chase the rally or fade the bounce?

In this edition of Asia Strategy Focus we zoom in on exactly what factors are driving this rally, assess whether it can continu…

Have you protected your portfolio from market…

Professional money management can help ensure that you follow the data, not the headlines.

Midnight musings: 3 risks keeping us up at night

Risks abound—from high rates and frothy valuations to election uncertainty. Here’s how investors can stay vigilant.

Nerves tested. Are stocks disconnected from reality?

Growth is solid, not stagnant. Inflation is sticky, not high. Here’s why stocks are so resilient.

Alternatives: Do you want to invest? Here's how to start.

Alternative investments can help with portfolio diversification as well as provide inflation protection. Read more about how to…

Geopolitical unrest: Assessing market implications

As tensions in the Middle East have escalated recently, what does it mean for the economic and market landscape?

An exclusive private markets platform

Powered by the knowledge and experience of our global team, we are pleased to share with you private market opportunities for…

Four reasons to consider private credit despite the…

Some investors say direct lending has grown too fast or looks too risky. We think the asset class is still appealing.

How to invest in AI’s next phase

We think it’s time for investors who want to buy into AI to expand their approach. Here’s how you could consider investing.

Geopolitical unrest: Assessing market implications

As tensions in the Middle East escalated this weekend, what does that mean for the economic and market landscape?

Does it matter if the Fed cuts?

So long as growth is solid and inflation doesn’t reaccelerate, we continue to see opportunity for investors.

Zooming out to see the 3 largest trends of Q1

Inflation, growth and the markets—here’s what you should know now.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: on tech valuations, AI, energy and US politics. Last week I spoke to the firm’s tech CEO…

Bubble or bliss? Why we think stocks could grind higher

The market has made over 20 new highs this year. Here’s what’s driving it and why the gains could continue.

The race to rate cuts is on: What it means for you

Central banks have given the go-ahead on rate cuts. Is your portfolio ready?

Testing the five big insights of our 2024 Outlook

As we said in December: There haven’t been this many attractive investment choices to consider in more than a decade.

Election year investing jitters? Considerations that coul…

History has shown that elections have a minimal effect on the stock market in the long run. However, there are often…

Is it a golden era for gold?

Understanding the factors driving the price of gold, and some of the reasons it could be effective in a portfolio construction.

The case for alternative investments

Explore the primary roles alternatives play in a portfolio and why more investors are considering them.

4 key actions to position your portfolio for what’s to…

A falling rate environment could bring opportunities to move away from cash. Take a health check of your investment portfolio b…

Bull vs. bear: 3 debates that defined the week

Here’s where we stand as investors clash over inflation, stock market highs and Washington dysfunction.

Japan: Is this time different?

We detail our Japanese equity market outlook and address the top questions that investors have about investing into Japan.

Is your money working its hardest for you?

If your portfolio is holding a lot of cash, history says it may not be positioned for growth.

Ready to dip your toe into innovative water markets?

Explore how advances in water technology are opening potential opportunities for investors.

Five Easy Pieces

Five Easy Pieces: on Magnificent 7 stocks, open source large language models, the No Labels movement, the Armageddonists and…

China Outlook 2024: Bear with it

In our 2024 China Outlook, we take a close look at the key areas of interest for the Chinese economy and equity markets.

Groundhog Day: What can investors learn from the past?

The Fed. Big rally jitters. Elections. Markets may have seen this movie before.

Contemplating the catalysts: 5 market movers

From policy and earnings to geopolitics, here’s what could move markets in the year ahead.

Is the world economy deglobalizing?

Despite dire predictions, global economic integration is not unraveling. But for a few critical imports affecting national…

Medical Complications

This Eye on the Market is about all the things that can be true at the same time. The collapse of the political middle in…

3 election year myths debunked

Should an election year worry investors? Here’s why we don’t think so.

What’s in store for 2024: Hear from our Chief Investment…

Inflation’s falling. Rates are likely easing. What does that mean for portfolios in 2024? Our CIO team discusses its sector…

Why now may be a good time to consider Indian equities

From economics to technology, geopolitics to demographics—India and its markets are on the cusp of a new era.

5 considerations for investors in 2024

Reviewing your portfolio ahead of the new year? Here’s what you should keep in mind.

It's Mostly a Paper Moon: Alternative Investments Review

A review on industry returns in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, commercial real estate, infrastructure and privat…

The Latest on Commercial Real Estate

Everyone keeps asking about default risk from CRE loans. How worried should we be?

Not That 70's Show

Six questions and answers on the intersection between geopolitics, US politics and financial markets

Retest your investments—with the new returns outlook

It may be time to expand your investing toolkit beyond the familiar

Why updating your portfolio may be important in helping…

Building on a balanced stock-bond portfolio—adding hedging—can make a difference under a range of different scenarios

Sell-off struggle: Do bears have unfinished business?

Despite the headwinds, a world in transition may offer an attractive entry point for long-term investors.

Why considering business ethics makes good investing sense

Strong management of business ethics can be a source of shareholder value

Investing for a world in transition

You may need different kinds of diversification to boost potential returns.

New York, Just Like I Pictured It

A comparison of NYC to 21 other US cities with respect to urban recovery, commercial real estate, mass transit, crime,…

How to understand (and invest for) the threat of greater…

We believe investors should pay attention to fiscal risks. Here’s why—and the actions you might take.

What was I made for: Large Language Models in the Real World

I asked Chat GPT-4 questions on economics, markets, energy and politics that my analysts and I worked on over the last two year…

The first rule of philanthropy: Know your “why”

Having a clear idea of the impact you hope to achieve is the best starting point for a process that is rewarding—and often…

The Rasputin Effect: Global resilience to higher rates

Explaining global economic and equity market resilience.

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride: The impact of underperforming 2020…

The impact of underperforming 2020 and 2021 US IPOs.

Investing in a changed world of shortages and oversupply

To make sense of elevated interest rates, rolling recessions, supply issues and a tech revolution, you may need to apply a new…

The Risks & Rewards of a Concentrated Stock Position

While concentrated stock positions can create substantial wealth, there is also a high probability of dramatic losses that have…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor. To start, some comments on mega-cap stocks and artificial intelligence during the narrowest market…

Too Long at the Fair

Time to retire the US/Emerging Markets barbell for a while.

Private market growth and innovation have only just begun

Despite a temporary slowdown in growth companies, we have strong conviction in select areas of technology.

Oh, The Places We Could Go

A recent article in the South China Morning Post was entitled “End of dollar dominance will also spell demise of US hegemony”. …

Are banks vulnerable to a crisis in commercial real estate?

Fears are rising about regional banks’ exposure to commercial real estate loans. How worried should you be?

Is a new food supply chain poised to take off?

Consider this potential global megatrend—a potential opportunity for attractive returns and to address a top planetary threat

Frankenstein's Monster

Frankenstein’s Monster: banking system deposits and the unintended fallout from the Fed’s monetary experiment; commercial real…

Overcoming the impacts of sudden wealth

Wealth amplifies all things, good and bad, but a goals-based approach is a way to organize your money with intent.

13th Annual Energy Paper (2023)

Renewables are growing but don’t always behave the way you want them to.

From the notebook to the cloud: How EdTech is…

While covid-19 sparked a demand for all types of digital educational experiences, investors’ interest in ventures that support…

Family Businesses: Passing the Baton

Tips for transitioning your business to the next generation

How much cash do you want to hold now—and why?

Your unique answer can be found in your values, family and goals.

How to stop cybercriminals at your digital doorstep

Follow these steps to reduce risks for small businesses and family offices.

Passing the Torch: Life Insurance in your Estate Plan

How can families leverage life insurance to transfer wealth?

Managing Passions: Planning the Future of an Art Collection

What are the different alternatives to transfer the ownership of art assets?

The first rule of philanthropy: Know your “why”

Having a clear idea of the impact you hope to achieve is the best starting point for a process that is rewarding—and often…

How to find meaning and purpose in a life of plenty?

For next-generation family members: Find your way forward by developing these four core competencies.

Funding a child’s education? Know your options

529 accounts are most popular because they offer excellent tax advantages. But irrevocable trusts provide the greatest…

Real estate opportunities in the USA for international…

Thinking about buying real estate in the US but but not a resident or citizen? Let's go over some details.

How your money can make more…of you

Financial planning isn’t just about managing your assets. It’s the key to having a life of meaning, purpose and impact

Recognizing email threats and social engineering

Hackers take advantage of our trust and natural willingness to be helpful by employing social engineering techniques to break…

Spotlight on Family Governance – Engaging the Next…

In this episode of our ‘Spotlight on Family Governance’ series we are talking with Basma al Zamil - a 3rd generation member of…

Passing on the business gene: Nurturing an entrepreneuria…

One of the biggest contributors to the success of a family business is the ability to continue to innovate throughout…

Why not explore philanthropy with the whole family this…

During holiday gatherings, consider making philanthropy and your family’s legacy a special focus.

Stewardship and Purpose

We discussed wealth with the world’s wealthiest. Our findings in their words.

Irrevocable trusts: What beneficiaries need to know to…

First and foremost, understand how taxes will impact the distributions you receive—before they’re paid.

How much cash is too much cash?

Are you set up to maintain your lifestyle—for life?

Your strategy may be sound, but it may need some adjusting. Here’s how to plan for your spending needs in any market cycle.

Your house may be spying on you. Save yourself.

All the smart devices embedded in our homes put us at risk. Discover how to secure your Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and…