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Expect Equity Markets to Broaden in 2026, Led by Small Caps, InternationalExpect Equity Markets to Broaden in 2026, Led by Small Caps, International
Market Moves February 2, 2026

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.

2026 Investment Outlook

U.S. fiscal and monetary policies, new bilateral trade agreements, along with ongoing geopolitical and technology changes are likely to drive investment markets in 2026.

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Market Moves February 6, 2026

Princeton University Slashes Endowment’s Long-Term Return Assumption to 8%

Citing the economic and political climate and ‘steadily declining’ long-term returns among Ivy League peers, the school is shifting its investment strategy to focus from growth.

 

Market Moves February 6, 2026

Quant Firms Boost Prediction Markets Trading Teams

Quantitative hedge funds are hiring staff to trade bets on sporting and political events—but winning the trust of institutional investors will be a big challenge.
Newsmakers February 6, 2026

Andrew Alley Named Global Head of Infrastructure Investments at PSP

Alley will move from a similar role at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
Newsmakers February 6, 2026

San Diego Foundation CIO Matt Fettig Adds CFO Role

The $1.8 billion endowment will combine its investment and financial operations.
Alternatives February 6, 2026

KKR Announces Deal for Sports Investor Arctos Partners

The $1.4 billion acquisition of the Dallas-based firm will add exposure to the growing sports opportunity.
Asset Allocation February 5, 2026

Finding the Right Sports and Media Investment Opportunities

Not all investors may have access to the most coveted teams, but opportunities abound in the $2.5 trillion sports economy.
Risk February 5, 2026

SWFs Must Bolster Resiliency During Volatile Times, per IFSWF

According to the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds, its investors’ strategies will not succeed by relying on asset allocation alone.

 

Pensions February 5, 2026

Investment Gains Fuel Fifth Straight Year of Asset Growth in PBGC Pension Insurance Programs

The agency’s single-employer and multiemployer programs reported positive net positions of $62.2 billion and $2.6 billion, respectively.

Alternatives February 4, 2026

Institutional Investors See Crypto, Private Equity as Top Assets for Risk-Adjusted Returns

U.S. corporate debt and stocks, along with gold, are among the least attractive assets for managers over the next five years, according to Nickel Digital Management.

Newsmakers February 3, 2026

Mark Levine’s Priorities at the NYC Pension System

The New York City Comptroller aims to increase investments in affordable housing and continue the office’s sustainability initiatives.
Corporate Moves February 3, 2026

ISS MI Acquires Family Office Data Platform

Family Office Access brings private wealth management data to ISS MI’s platform.
Corporate Moves February 2, 2026

Meiji Yasuda Expands US PRT Business With Banner Life Acquisition

The previous insurance arm of Legal & General Group PLC was purchased by the Japanese insurer for $2.3 billion.
Alternatives February 2, 2026

As Private-Market Momentum Continues to Grow, Market Infrastructure Improvements Rise Too

Additional retail and retirement-plan demand are expected to broaden distribution of private markets, but they will also bring scrutiny and comparisons to public markets.

Market Moves February 2, 2026

Geopolitical Volatility Defines Markets to Start 2026

Commodities rise; the dollar falls amidst deglobalization.

Newsmakers January 30, 2026

Investors React to Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

A former Federal Reserve governor, Warsh is expected to set a more hawkish tone.
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