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February 2, 2026
Geopolitical Volatility Defines Markets to Start 2026

Commodities rise; the dollar falls amidst deglobalization.

Geopolitical Volatility Defines Markets to Start 2026
Volatility, ‘Sell-America’ Movement Will Complicate Bond Investing in 2026

Tariffs, uncertainty about the future of Federal Reserve independence, and rising U.S. deficits could drive yields higher.

Volatility, ‘Sell-America’ Movement Will Complicate Bond Investing in 2026
POPULAR STORIES
Public Pensions See Improvements in Recruitment, Retention
As ETFs Mature, Institutional Allocators Finding New Roles for Them
Active ETFs Play Increased Role in Institutional Portfolios
AI Debt Issuance Taking Up More Room in Bond Indexes
SEC Dwindles to 2 Commissioners This Week
CPP Investments Partners With AT&T, GIP on Fiber Joint Venture
Investors React to Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
A former Federal Reserve governor, Warsh is expected to set a more hawkish tone.
Investors React to Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
SBCERA CIO Donald Pierce Announces Retirement
The investment chief of the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association will leave after 25 years at the fund.
SBCERA CIO Donald Pierce Announces Retirement
Senate Committee Advances Digital Asset Market Structure Bill in Party-Line Vote

Democratic opposition appears likely to hold up the legislation as it moves forward.

Senate Committee Advances Digital Asset Market Structure Bill in Party-Line Vote
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Returned 15.1% in 2025
The $2.23 trillion Government Pension Fund Global saw strong returns in equities and energy infrastructure.
Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Returned 15.1% in 2025
TRENDING: High-Yield Credit’s Strong Performance Continues at Start of 2026

Sub-investment-grade bonds have outperformed all but emerging market debt.

TRENDING: High-Yield Credit’s Strong Performance Continues at Start of 2026
TRENDING: Sovereign Wealth Funds Double Down on Private Deals, Emerge as Major M&A Players

Such investors have become among the ‘most assertive forces in global dealmaking.’

TRENDING: Sovereign Wealth Funds Double Down on Private Deals, Emerge as Major M&A Players
Editorial: CIOeditors@issmediasolutions.com
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