Markets and economy
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AI demand, energy risks, and inflation pressures test market resilience and the Federal Reserve’s outlook on monetary policy.July 13, 2026 -
Global liquidity snapshot
Global Liquidity Snapshot offers a quarterly at-a-glance look at what's happening in short-term liquidity markets around the world.July 10, 2026 -
Case for a healthy market rotation vs. a tech bubble
Tech stocks have cooled, but broader market strength and falling inflation pressures tell a different story today than the 1990s tech bubble.June 29, 2026 -
Why the Fed may need to stay patient
Oil prices dropped dramatically, and inflation breakevens fell, which makes recent talk of a Fed rate hike seem disconnected from the backdrop.June 22, 2026
Investments
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Why the momentum factor is well-positioned for today’s markets
Resilient economic growth, investor optimism, and forecasted accelerating corporate earnings may be a favorable backdrop for momentum investing.March 3, 2025 -
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Broad market exposure at lower valuations and less concentration
Investors have been paying more for a narrow exposure that’s increasingly reliant on a small group of companies. Here’s a solution.February 3, 2025 -
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Income ideas for challenging markets
Rate spikes, data surprises, and tariffs are creating uncertainty. Income seekers may want to consider floating rates and bank loans.February 3, 2025 -
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Broaden a portfolio with equal weight
As stock performance starts to broaden across markets, equal weight is a way to broaden market participation in a portfolio.March 4, 2026
Research
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Winter 2026 DC Pulse Survey: Exploring participant views on AI and private markets
Our latest Defined Contribution Participant Pulse Survey gathered insights from more than 500 large-plan participants, focusing on two emerging areas: interest in private market investments and perspectives on using artificial intelligence for investing and financial decision-making.January 7, 2026 -
Spring 2025 Defined Contribution Participant Pulse Survey
We explored how participants think and feel about various aspects of their DC plans, including what keeps them up at night, drivers of investing and savings behavior, language preferences, and retirement income.May 19, 2025 -
2024 Defined Contribution Participant Pulse Survey
We explored how participants think and feel about various aspects of their DC plans, including what keeps them up at night, drivers of investing and savings behavior, language preferences, and retirement income.September 9, 2024
Legislative and regulatory
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Washington Newsletter, Q1
As midterm elections draw near, Republicans will be closely tied to two years of the president’s economic agenda while facing voter concerns on affordability.March 18, 2026 -
The Supreme Court: “Major questions” and major decisions on the horizon
As Chief Justice John Roberts starts his 20th year in the court, the conservative 6-3 majority SCOTUS will make decisions with profound generational implications.November 24, 2025 -
Shutdown showdown: What are the options for re-opening the government?
How long will the government shutdown last, what off-ramps are available to reopen the government, and are permanent cuts to federal jobs in the cards?September 3, 2025 -
Washington Newsletter, Q3 2025
Our team’s latest newsletter explores the potential impacts of crypto regulations, tariffs, and “One Big Beautiful Bill.“August 22, 2025
Defined contribution
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Fiduciary Considerations in the Evolving World of AI
Explore ERISA fiduciary responsibilities in an AI-driven world, with best practices for oversight, risk management, and responsible use of emerging technologies.June 11, 2026 -
Diversifying beyond growth: The strategic role of large-cap value
Large-cap value investing for DC plans: diversify beyond mega caps with attractive valuations, inflation resilience, and long-term retirement outcomes.April 27, 2026 -
The Department of Labor’s Alternative Investments Proposed Rule
DOL proposes asset-neutral rule clarifying ERISA fiduciary prudence for 401(k) alternatives, offering a process-based safe harbor to reduce litigation risk.April 7, 2026 -
Roth accounts for retirement tax planning
Help clients optimize retirement taxes with Roth strategies, diversification tips, SECURE 2.0 insights, and guidance to boost long‑term savings outcomes.March 18, 2026