Must reads from top asset managers and institutions

Near-term developments, long-term impacts

What's happening today in the macro environment—and within markets and economies—is poised to have lasting effects on portfolios tomorrow. So what are the key themes that top asset managers and institutions are watching right now? Where are they seeing areas of opportunity—and risk? How can investors best position themselves to reap the benefits of this ever-changing new world and avoid the pitfalls?

Emerging Markets: The Map Is Not the Terrain (Orbis Investments)

Why has the emerging market equity universe become overlooked? Are there attractive opportunities in EMs, and where? A perspective on why EM equities deserve a meaningful place in a global portfolio.

Fixed Income Outlook: Flashback (Robeco)

Several dynamics last seen in 2022 have re-emerged: energy prices moving sharply higher, bond yields rising quickly, and the stock-bond correlation at risk of turning positive amid renewed inflation concerns.

Leveraged Finance Insights: Markets Hit an AI Inflection Point (Metlife IM)

The early promise of greater efficiency from AI is giving way to concerns about pressures on revenues and margins. Where are the opportunities in this environment?

What CLO Investors Should Know in 2026 (Nuveen)

An outlook on the evolving CLO market: the impact of interest rate changes on returns, ETF flows, captive equity trends, and spread compression across the capital stack.

The Strategic Power of Security-Selection Alpha (MFS)

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Why alpha could play a much bigger role in fixed income returns this year, and how security selection may offer an attractive source of alpha diversification in global, multi-sector strategies.

10 Themes for Private Assets in 2026 (Amundi)

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A look at the key themes—and risks—for private equity, private debt, infrastructure, and real estate, and which asset classes have the strongest outlook this year.

2026 Market Outlook (PGIM)

Addressing the intersection of major secular themes—such as a global era of fiscal dominance and a potential productivity boost—with near-term cyclical developments.