Markets and economy
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Periods of uncertainty, like the current Middle East conflict, have the potential to produce sharp rebounds that investors may not want to miss.April 1, 2026 -
Economic and market signals stay steady despite oil shocks
Our preferred economic and market indicators have become more challenged, but they aren’t flashing clear warning signs yet.March 16, 2026 -
Keeping long-term perspective as the Iran conflict continues
It’s unknown how long the conflict will last, but oil and other commodity exposure may help hedge the risk of a prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure.March 9, 2026 -
What’s driving the gold price? … and other important questions
The gold price has reached a series of new all-time highs over the past year, driven partly by demand from investors.March 6, 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 Participant Pulse Survey Webinar
Greg Jenkins, CFA®, Managing Director of DC Solutions, and Bill Schories, CIMA®, AIF®, CRPS®, National Sales Director – DCIO, present key findings on private markets and AI in investing.January 7, 2026 -
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 -
Taking the pulse of sovereign investors: Geopolitics, China, and fixed income
The world is changing, and sovereign investors see both risks and opportunities from these shifts — from emerging tensions over trade and tariffs, to China’s advancements in strategic sectors, to the changing role of fixed income in portfolios. Explore insights from our survey.April 25, 2025
Legislative and regulatory
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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 -
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
Defined contribution
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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 -
Winter 2026 DC Participant Pulse Survey Webinar
Greg Jenkins, CFA®, Managing Director of DC Solutions, and Bill Schories, CIMA®, AIF®, CRPS®, National Sales Director – DCIO, present key findings on private markets and AI in investing.January 7, 2026 -
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 -
What plan fiduciaries need to know about implementing managed accounts
Participants expect personalization in their retirement plan experience, and managed accounts can help. Here’s what to know about including a managed account program on your investment menu.November 10, 2025