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White papers
Navigating Private Credit’s Next Act
As the private credit market rapidly evolves, we believe investors should consider a more flexible and specialized allocation approach.
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Growth, Inflation and Equity Markets
We anticipate a supportive U.S. growth and inflation environment in 2025, but equity investors may not benefit from it by simply tracking the S&P 500 Index.
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In the Balance
We think easing inflation and a pro-business policy environment will support above-trend growth in 2025, but the balance is delicate with risks piled up on both sides.
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Fixed Income Investment Outlook 1Q 2025
With inflation continuing to improve, the downward path of central bank rates remains on track, if uneven geographically given U.S. economic strength. Now, amid political turbulence, attention is shifting toward fiscal issues— spending and tax policy—that could affect issuance patterns and yields, particularly at the longer end of the curve. We are constructive on fixed income for 2025, seeing potential in shorter durations and in optimizing carry amid narrow credit spreads. At the same time, the unpredictability of political cycles could make for an eventful year that requires vigilance in guarding against risk.
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The Year Ahead for Bond Markets
Why we think 2025 presents a favorable backdrop for fixed income investors, despite the potential for rising volatility.
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Navigating 2025: The Intersection of Sustainability and Pragmatism
How political trends could shape policy decisions and regulatory frameworks this year
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Podcast
Small Caps, Big Opportunities
U.S. Small Cap equities are at a critical juncture. Not only has the valuation gap between Small and Large-Cap stocks grown exceptionally wide by historical measures, but numerous Small-Cap macro tailwinds also appear to be gathering force. So, why is active management crucial for navigating this segment? How are reshoring and deglobalization trends influencing these companies, and what does the year ahead have in store for Small Caps.
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Equity Market Outlook 1Q 2025
We believe a strong economy, rebounding industrial activity, improving liquidity and rising animal spirits should continue to support corporate earnings growth and a broadening of the U.S. equity market in the coming year.
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The Potential Power Of AI Agents
Unlike traditional bots, these virtual helpers can learn, adapt and manage tasks dynamically—putting us on the cusp of true AI proliferation.
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Positive on Equities, Cautious on the S&P 500
Why we think 2025 could bring a long-awaited reward for the discipline of diversification.
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Podcast
Solving for 2025
Looking for insights on the key themes poised to shape the financial markets in the coming year? Hear from Anu Rajakumar, Erik Knutzen, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Multi-Asset, and Shannon Saccocia, Chief Investment Officer of Private Wealth, as they discuss pivotal macroeconomic and capital markets observations from our annual outlook, “Solving for 2025”, where they evaluate the forces that may shape portfolios in the coming year.
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US Small Cap. Setting the Stage for 2025
U.S. small-cap indices have pulled ahead of large-cap indices over the past three to six months, and through the first half of 2025, we anticipate further catch-up in both stock prices and, for higher-quality small caps, earnings growth. We believe government spending, tax cuts, trade realignments, deregulation and conducive industrial policies will boost US smaller businesses.