Geopolitical Volatility Defines Markets to Start 2026
Commodities rise; the dollar falls amidst deglobalization.
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Expect Equity Markets to Broaden in 2026, Led by Small Caps, International
Both fiscal and monetary stimulus should boost earnings in the U.S. and abroad, with dollar weakness continuing to underpin international stocks.
Investors React to Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
A former Federal Reserve governor, Warsh is expected to set a more hawkish tone.
CIO Webinar: Investment Outlook
Market experts Indrani De, of FTSE Russell; Rebecca Patterson, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations; and Rachel Ziemba, of Ziemba Insights; share forward-looking analysis of the forces that will shape the U.S. economy and on what they expect to drive markets in 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deglobalization, a Theme That Could Define 2026
A group of market and macroeconomic analysts discussed their outlooks for the year.
How Higher Education Endowments Thrived in Fiscal 2025
Higher allocations to public markets and prudent stock selection led those with top-quartile returns in fiscal 2025, according to NEPC.
High-Yield Credit’s Strong Performance Continues at Start of 2026
Sub-investment-grade bonds have outperformed all but emerging market debt.
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.’
CVC to Acquire Marathon Asset Management
The $24 billion credit manager will continue to be led by its current leadership.
Iowa Proposes Tax on In-State Universities’ Endowments
Tax revenue would flow into a state treasurer-administered fund to provide tuition grants.
Stanford Long-Term Investing Fellowship Accepting Applications
Four candidates will be chosen to spend a year at Stanford University immersed in the investing program that debuted in 2024.