AI Debt Issuance Taking Up More Room in Bond Indexes
Technology sector weight increases but remains a small slice of the total—for now.
Technology sector weight increases but remains a small slice of the total—for now.
Increased yields on high-credit-quality debt are attractive, but many questions remain.
Global equities fueled the strong returns, despite the economic impact of war in the Middle East and choked supply chains, according to Northern Trust.
The meager 2.3% return from the Quebec pension fund’s private equity portfolio fell well short of the benchmark’s 12.6%.
With inflation data muddied, rate cuts uncertain and private credit facing tougher tests, money managers say the next year will reward investors who get specific—about curve, structure and currency.
As 2026 kicks off, investors are ‘trying to extrapolate potential risk factors’ and looking to diversify.
Technology, data collection and better funded statuses have asset owners rethinking traditional benchmarks.