Markets and Economies

Our experts provide analysis and insights on the developments and data driving global markets and economies to help investors stay informed in a fast-changing environment.

Insight

April 04, 2025

Key Points on Tariffs, Funding Cuts, and Market Volatility

Assessing the economic and market impact of the April 2 tariff announcement and other developments.

Insight • February 18, 2025

Addressing Investor Questions on Tariffs and Inflation

An examination of the potential impact of the proposed levies on U.S. trading partners.

Insight • December 19, 2024

Seven Quick Points on the Fed's December Rate Cut

A brief outline of the policy and investment implications of the December 17–18 FOMC meeting.

Insight • December 16, 2024

2025 Investment Outlook: A Broadening Opportunity Set

Favorable long-term and near-term macroeconomic conditions and a wider range of investment possibilities shape our outlook for risk assets in 2025.

Insight • November 08, 2024

Six Quick Points on the Fed’s November Rate Cut

A brief outline of the policy and investment implications of the November 6–7 FOMC meeting.

Insight • September 19, 2024

Five Quick Points on the Fed’s Rate-Cut Decision

A brief outline of the policy and investment implications of the September 17–18 FOMC meeting.

Insight • August 29, 2024

Labor Market Will Be Key to Size of Fed Cut

The pace of the moderation in U.S. employment data could influence whether the U.S. Federal Reserve delivers an expected rate cut of either 25 or 50 basis points at its September policy meeting.

Insight • August 14, 2024

U.S. Inflation: July CPI Puts September Rate Cut in Play

The U.S. consumer price index is running at a pace consistent with the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target, allowing policymakers room for a quarter-point rate cut.

Insight • July 24, 2024

A Closer Look at U.S. Consumer Trends

Examining consumer debt levels may provide insight into future economic growth prospects

Insight • July 18, 2024

CRE and CMBS Loans: Outlook on Commercial Real Estate

Improving trends create opportunities in the commercial real estate (CRE) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) markets.

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