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Sep 5, 2024
By Research
5 minute read
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Mapping the markets: Q3 2024

We synthesize the latest analysis on macroeconomics, public markets and alternative strategies.
Aug 16, 2024
By Research
2 minute read
Chart of the week

Election anxiety comes into focus for markets

This week’s chart highlights perceived market drivers over the next 30 days. Notably, the downside drivers outweigh the upside.

Column chart showing the results of a poll surveying investment managers’ views on market drivers over the next 30 days. Results were decidedly bearish, with the political environment and equity valuations among the largest expected drivers of negative returns. These factors more than offset supportive central bank policies and equity fundamentals in participants’ views.
Aug 9, 2024
By Research
2 minute read
Chart of the week

Recent market volatility just the beginning?

Volatility spiked this week as macro questions came to the fore. If history is any guide, volatility could remain elevated as the election heats up.

Line chart showing expected volatility in rates (orange line) and equity markets (black line) steadily rising in the two months before U.S. Presidential elections from 1992 through 2020 and dropping once again after the election has been decided.
Jul 26, 2024
By Research
2 minute read
Chart of the week

A challenged 60/40 highlights the need for alts

The 60/40 may have thrived in the past, but today, alternative investments appear better-positioned across these four key metrics.

Jul 19, 2024
By Research
2 minute read
Chart of the week

Cash left behind amid rapid market rotation?

Money market fund AUM is rising, even as yields decline, setting up an environment where investors could be subject to significant opportunity cost.

Line chart showing money market funds assets under management growing steadily since January 2023, from $4.9 trillion to just over $6.1 trillion as of July 2024. While investors have been plowing money into cash, Treasury yields have stepped down -55 basis points since mid-April. Declining inflation readings suggest cash could also become less attractive.
Jul 12, 2024
By Research
2 minute read
Chart of the week

U.S. middle market optimism outshines the world

This week’s chart examines the case for U.S. middle market firms, which expect a notably brighter future than their international peers.

Column chart showing the percentage of middle market firms by country that expect to generate higher profit growth over the next 12 months. U.S. middle market firms lead the way, with 70% of companies expecting higher profits compared a global average of 59%. Just 45% of firms in the European Union expect higher profits over the next 12 months compared to 56% of Asian Pacific firms, 58% of firms in the EMEA region and 63% of Latin American firms.
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