This episode of The Intangible Economy explores how AI, intangible assets, and unprecedented capital investment are reshaping the future of markets. Michael Mauboussin joins Kai Wu to break down why today’s AI expectations may be historically unmatched—and what that means for investors trying to assess risk, returns, and who…

Despite persistent unrest in the Middle East and elevated oil prices stoking inflation concerns, equity investors continue to buy the dips, leaving traditional safe havens in short supply. Equity markets may appear unfazed, but credit markets are signaling that the story isn’t finished yet.

U.S. headline employment rebounded strongly in March, posting the largest monthly gain since late 2024. The jobs rebound, which was broad-based across industries, was a welcome sign after February’s data showed a sharp decline not usually seen outside of recessions. Weather-related disruptions and a healthcare workers’…

In this episode of Unearthed, hosts Joe Cavatoni and John Reade explore recent Central Bank activity in the gold market.

Group CIO Dan Ivascyn and portfolio manager Jason Steiner discuss how post global financial crisis conservatism, locked in mortgage rates, and shifting policy priorities are driving consumer lending opportunities today.

Vaughan Nelson CIO and CEO Chris Wallis at Natixis discuss how the Iran war has changed the economic outlook for 2026 and what the long-term implications may be, including for oil and energy prices through the northern hemisphere winter.

In this episode, Institutional Portfolio Manager Kevin Minas and Investment Counsellor Stu Morrow examine the forces shaping markets in the first quarter of 2026. The conversation covers stagflation risks, bond market dynamics, the role of gold as a hedge, and the portfolio adjustments being made as quality businesses face…

What’s the relevance of U.S. sectors globally in the current landscape? Join S&P DJI's Hamish Preston and State Street Investment Management’s Matt Bartolini as they explore the Select Sector Indices and how they are helping market participants evaluate and express sector views across evolving market conditions.

Geopolitical tensions are moving into the core macro outlook, with energy markets, inflation, and policy all increasingly interconnected. Tune in as Julia Hermann and Michael LoGalbo break down how their base case has evolved in the latest Macro Pulse report and what it means for portfolios.

The Middle East conflict and the resulting oil price surge have left the global economy – and investors – on a knife-edge. If the conflict is short-lived, the cross-asset market reaction would be to reverse the recent fall in valuations. Should the war drag on, time will play against the global economy and price stability –…

Uncertainty is rising as geopolitics, inflation, and credit impact markets.

While their sustainability-related credentials have sustained the appeal of green bonds over the years, recent events in energy markets have reminded investors of the need for continued progress on the energy transition and hence the need for financing for green energy projects.

In the first episode of our new podcast series, portfolio manager Wim Hein Pals discusses six factors that support the case for emerging markets equities. The relative discount of around 30% compared to developed markets is probably the most significant.