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October 2024 / FIXED INCOME

AI and fixed income: Booming demand for data center ABS and CMBS

AI and fixed income: Booming demand for data...

Artificial intelligence drives demand for data center ABS and CMBS investments.

By David Xu & Adam Haya

October 2024 / RETIREMENT

Drawdown with annuities can balance retirement income and liquidity

Drawdown with annuities can balance retirement...

Plan sponsors are exploring annuities to help recreate a paycheck-like experience...

By Multiple Authors

September 2024 / FIXED INCOME

How AI’s impact is reaching into areas that might surprise you

How AI’s impact is reaching into areas that...

Discover how rising AI energy demands are reshaping independent power producer credit...

By David Yatzeck

David Yatzeck Associate Portfolio Manager

September 2024 / ESG

The power of additionality: Blue bonds could boost sustainability

The power of additionality: Blue bonds could...

Blue bonds could boost sustainability efforts in emerging markets

By Willem Visser & Tongai Kunorubwe

September 2024 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

16 September 2024 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

How healthy is the U.S. labor market?

The Federal Reserve appears ready to cut rates. Job growth will be key for how stocks...

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

September 2024 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

US election and trade policy: What investors need to know

US election and trade policy: What investors...

Presidential election will shape the pace of deglobalization.

By Gilad Fortgang

Gilad Fortgang Associate Analyst

September 2024 / RETIREMENT

Make it personal: The next chapter for target date solutions

Make it personal: The next chapter for target...

Technology advances now allow personalization that could help address dispersions...

By Sudipto Banerjee & Jessica Sclafani

September 2024 / RETIREMENT

The success of defined contribution plans and the road ahead

The success of defined contribution plans...

Defined contribution plans have achieved remarkable results, and they can accomplish...

By Sudipto Banerjee

Sudipto Banerjee Director of Retirement Thought Leadership

September 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Ahead of the Curve: The San Andreas fault of finance shakes the markets

Ahead of the Curve: The San Andreas fault...

Monetary tightening in Japan is rearranging global capital flows.

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of Global Fixed Income and CIO

September 2024 / ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE

How say-on-pay voting is shaping trends in executive compensation

How say-on-pay voting is shaping trends in...

Some 15+ years after the introduction of say-on-pay voting, we assess its impact...

By Donna Anderson & Jocelyn Brown

September 2024 / ESG

Could GLP-1s help rebalance the food trilemma?

Anti-obesity medications could play a key role in balancing the food trilemma.

By Maria Elena Drew & Daniel Ryan

August 2024 / EQUITY

Are U.S. stocks too expensive?

Can levels of profitability and efficiency of U.S. tech companies be sustained?

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

August 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

Will government debt boil the frog?

How much should investors worry about the ballooning U.S. government debt?

By Sébastien Page

Sébastien Page Head of Global Multi-Asset and CIO

August 2024 / GLOBAL EQUITIES

Meet the Manager Paul Greene, Portfolio Manager, US Large-Cap Core Grow...

Meet the Manager Paul Greene, Portfolio Manager, US Large-Cap Core Growth...

Meet the Manager Paul Greene, Portfolio Manager,...

August 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Q2 perspectives on securitized credit

Although the rally lost some momentum in Q2, securitized credit markets still performed...

By Christopher P. Brown, Ramon de Castro & Jean-Marc Breaux

August 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Growing government debt has raised concerns. Should it?

Growing government debt has raised concerns....

We believe governments have time and options to address historically high debt-to-gross...

By Thomas Kasanin & Ivan Morozov

August 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

The psychology of leadership in investment management

The psychology of leadership in investment...

Five ways to become an effective leader in money management.

By Sébastien Page

Sébastien Page Head of Global Multi-Asset and CIO

August 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Stable value: Why stay the course through the rate cycle?

Stable value: Why stay the course through...

We believe stable value remains an attractive option relative to money market funds.

By Multiple Authors

August 2024 / EQUITY

On global impact short duration bond

Our fundamental research platform and dedicated responsible investing (RI) team

By Matthew Lawton

Matthew Lawton Portfolio Manager

August 2024 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

August 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Why passive flows and inelastic markets don’t mix

Why passive flows and inelastic markets don’t...

The rise of passive fixed income investing has caused market structure to deteriorate

By Steve Boothe & Pranay Subedi

August 2024 / EQUITY

Meet Haider Ali, Associate Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Discover...

Meet Haider Ali, Associate Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Discovery...

Meet Haider Ali, Associate Portfolio Manager,...

Meet the Manager With Haider Ali.

August 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

Manic market not a reason for investors to panic

Manic market not a reason for investors to...

Recent market volatility appears to reflect extreme risk-on sentiment and positioning.

By Sébastien Page

Sébastien Page Head of Global Multi-Asset and CIO

August 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

Special Topic: Can the Fed cut rates with financial conditions this loo...

Special Topic: Can the Fed cut rates with financial conditions this loose?

Special Topic: Can the Fed cut rates with...

The Fed appears ready to cut interest rates despite loose financial conditions.

By Sébastien Page

Sébastien Page Head of Global Multi-Asset and CIO

August 2024 / EQUITY

Are GLP-1s the next industry disruptor?

Some are predicting that GLP-1s could pose a disruptive threat to the medtech industry,...

By Taymour Tamaddon

Taymour Tamaddon Portfolio Manager

August 2024 / EQUITY

Why balance is important amid equity market volatility

Why balance is important amid equity market...

Geopolitics, sticky inflation, and peaking earnings growth point to elevated volatility. ...

By David J. Eiswert & Nabil Hanano

August 2024 / EQUITY

Artificial intelligence, health care, and energy transition: Three area...

Artificial intelligence, health care, and energy transition: Three areas...

Artificial intelligence, health care, and...

How innovations in artificial intelligence, health care, and the energy transition...

By Harishankar Balkrishna

Harishankar Balkrishna Portfolio Manager

July 2024 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

How the U.S. election could impact the financials sector

How the U.S. election could impact the financials...

Next president will determine whether financial regulators will mount up or stand...

By Gilad Fortgang

Gilad Fortgang Associate Analyst

July 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

Could the Volatility Index (VIX) be broken?

The VIX has recently displayed a more subdued reaction to market sell-offs than expected....

By Rory Boath

Rory Boath Associate Execution Strategist

July 2024 / EQUITY

M&A revival means management quality matters even more

M&A revival means management quality matters...

The M&A recovery creates opportunities, especially in mid-cap stocks.

By Dante Pearson

Dante Pearson Associate Portfolio Manager

July 2024 / EQUITY

Are U.S. smaller companies set to shine? Identifying the catalysts for...

Are U.S. smaller companies set to shine?...

Attractive valuations aside, a catalyst is needed to drive a positive rerating of...

By Matt Mahon

Matt Mahon Co-Portfolio Manager

July 2024 / VIDEO

US Structured Research Equity Strategy Overview

Learn About Structured Research Equity From Portfolio Manager Alexa Gagliardi.

By Alexa M. Gagliardi

Alexa M. Gagliardi Co-Portfolio Manager

July 2024 / EQUITY

Higher rates and rising capex support international value stocks

Higher rates and rising capex support internationa...

The post-global financial crisis headwinds of low rates and tepid growth have faded.

By Colin McQueen

Colin McQueen Portfolio Manager

July 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

Active investing is suited to the uncertain markets ahead

Active investing is suited to the uncertain...

Changing market conditions will provide new risks and opportunities.

By Robert W. Sharps

Robert W. Sharps Chair of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President

July 2024 / EQUITY

South Korea value-up: Lessons from Japan

South Korea’s “Corporate Value-Up Program” is modeled after similar reforms in Japan.

By Ernest C. Yeung

Ernest C. Yeung Portfolio Manager

July 2024 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

July 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Ahead of the Curve “Shadow banking system” creates a trickier path for...

Ahead of the Curve “Shadow banking system”...

Rise in nonbank lending drives banks to shift risk exposure

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of Global Fixed Income and CIO

July 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

The inflation roller coaster

Diverging trends in goods and services prices complicate the inflation outlook.

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

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August 2024 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

Why U.S. fiscal policy will matter even more after the election

Why U.S. fiscal policy will matter even more...

The next U.S. president faces a significant fiscal cliff in his or her first 12 months...

By Gilad Fortgang

Gilad Fortgang Associate Analyst

August 2024 / EQUITY

How do U.S. elections affect stock market performance?

How do U.S. elections affect stock market...

It’s the economy that matters for U.S. presidential elections and stocks.

By Thomas Poullaouec & Nathan Wang

August 2024 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

Policy matters: U.S. election could impact renewables and electric vehi...

Policy matters: U.S. election could impact renewables and electric vehicles

Policy matters: U.S. election could impact...

The outcome of the presidential election could have important implications for U.S....

By Gilad Fortgang

Gilad Fortgang Associate Analyst

July 2024 / EQUITY

Market concentration: Facts versus opinions

Market concentration in U.S. and technology stocks a concern for clients.

By Rahul Ghosh

Rahul Ghosh Portfolio Specialist, Global Equities

3 July 2024 / FIXED INCOME

The value of a multi-sector diversified income approach for fixed incom...

The value of a multi-sector diversified income approach for fixed income

The value of a multi-sector diversified income...

Diversified Income Bond Strategy seeks to provide high yield-like returns with investment-...

By Kenneth A. Orchard & Vincent Chung

July 2024 / VIDEO

Growing pains and opportunity: Analyzing what's next in the AI boom

Growing pains and opportunity: Analyzing...

David Giroux explains why AI is likely to be deflationary over time and why he likes...

By David R. Giroux

David R. Giroux Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Investment Officer

July 2024 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

Stabilizing China’s housing market is a work in progress

Stabilizing China’s housing market is a work...

We view China’s latest housing market support plan as a step in the right direction.

By Sheldon Chan, Christopher J. Kushlis & Leonard Kwan

June 2024 / MULTI-ASSET INSIGHTS

Navigating the model portfolio landscape

Key considerations for model selection and implementation.

By Erin Garrett, Christine Johnson & Christina Kellar

June 2024 / EQUITY

The quality factor: Its impact, foundation, and evolution

The quality factor: Its impact, foundation,...

Secular components have become an important part of quality investing.

By Laurence Taylor & Adam Karp

June 2024 / VIDEO

Two questions on U.S. equities with Gabe Solomon

Two questions on U.S. equities with Gabe...

Portfolio Manager Gabe Solomon discusses his outlook for U.S. large-cap value equities.

By Gabriel Solomon

Gabriel Solomon Co-Portfolio Manager

June 2024 / VIDEO

Two Questions on U.S. Equities with Matt Mahon

Two Questions on U.S. Equities with Matt...

Portfolio Manager Matt Mahon discusses his outlook and expectations for U.S. smaller...

By Matt Mahon

Matt Mahon Co-Portfolio Manager

June 2024 / VIDEO

Two Questions on U.S. Equities with Julian Cook

Two Questions on U.S. Equities with Julian...

Portfolio Specialist Julian Cook discusses his outlook and expectations for U.S....

By Julian Cook

Julian Cook Portfolio Specialist

June 2024 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

June 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

The hottest debate in asset allocation: Value vs. Growth

The hottest debate in asset allocation: Value...

On the Asset Allocation Committee (AAC), we like value stocks as a tactical trade...

By Sébastien Page

Sébastien Page Head of Global Multi-Asset and CIO

June 2024 / EQUITY

China’s economy enters a new cycle—unveiling fresh opportunities

China’s economy enters a new cycle—unveiling...

China’s economy has undergone a deep structural adjustment.

By Wenli Zheng

Wenli Zheng Portfolio Manager

June 2024 / EQUITY

Assessing the potential impacts on U.S. health care in an election year

Assessing the potential impacts on U.S. health...

The potential impact and implications for U.S. health care could differ greatly depending...

By Jill Jortner

Jill Jortner Investment Analyst

June 2024 / EQUITY

How an investment strategy can blend the best of active and passive

How an investment strategy can blend the...

A research-enhanced strategy can help clients get more from their portfolio’s core.

By Tamzin Manning

Tamzin Manning Portfolio Specialist

June 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

Building next-generation target date strategies through personalization

Building next-generation target date strategies...

Technology has opened up new opportunities to personalize target date strategies.

By Multiple Authors

June 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Credit investing for today’s evolving markets

Headwinds call for choosing credit solutions with rigorous research

By Kenneth A. Orchard

Kenneth A. Orchard Head of International Fixed Income

June 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

A new era for commodities?

We may be on the cusp of another period of strong commodity returns.

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

June 2024 / RETIREMENT

A five-dimensional framework for retirement income needs and solutions...

A five-dimensional framework for retirement...

A new tool to help DC plan sponsors evaluate retirement income solutions for their...

By Berg Cui & Jessica Sclafani

May 2024 / VIDEO

AI perspectives from portfolio manager Dom Rizzo

AI perspectives from portfolio manager Dom...

By Dominic Rizzo

Dominic Rizzo Portfolio Manager

May 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Three Fed scenarios, same result: higher yields, steeper curves

Three Fed scenarios, same result: higher...

Ignore the noise. Very little has actually changed.

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of Global Fixed Income and CIO

May 2024 / EQUITY

Meet Hari Balkrishna

Portfolio Manager, Global Impact Equity Strategy.

May 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Opportunities in fixed income for investors moving out of cash

Opportunities in fixed income for investors...

Income and growth attributes can help investors put cash to work.

By Kenneth A. Orchard

Kenneth A. Orchard Head of International Fixed Income

May 2024 / RETIREMENT

Implementing an in-plan retirement income solution

Implementing an in-plan retirement income...

Insights from plan sponsors and consultants and five key lessons from a case study.

By Jessica Sclafani

Jessica Sclafani Global Retirement Strategist

May 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Perspectives on securitized credit

Following an extended rally, T. Rowe Price's securitized credit team discusses the...

By Christopher P. Brown, Ramon de Castro & Jean-Marc Breaux

May 2024 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

What factors are driving U.S. exceptionalism, and will they last?

What factors are driving U.S. exceptionalism,...

U.S. economic growth has outperformed other developed markets, and inflation has...

By Blerina Uruçi

Blerina Uruçi Chief U.S. Economist

May 2024 / FIXED INCOME

No green without blue: How blue bonds could support climate goals

No green without blue: How blue bonds could...

Earth’s oceans capture the majority of the global CO2 produced by humans.

By Willem Visser & Tongai Kunorubwe

May 2024 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

May 2024 / FIXED INCOME

The benefits of hedged diversification

Non-U.S. bonds currently offer higher yields on a currency-hedged basis

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

May 2024 / ASSET ALLOCATION

Let’s get real (about interest rates)

Higher real rates in the coming years might favor value stocks

By Sébastien Page

Sébastien Page Head of Global Multi-Asset and CIO

May 2024 / VIDEO

Hedging inflation risk

Recession fears are fading, but inflation concerns are on the rise.

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

April 2024 / FIXED INCOME

A decade-long adventure navigating treacherous markets successfully

A decade-long adventure navigating treacherous...

The Dynamic Global Bond Strategy celebrated its 10-year anniversary in February since...

By Scott Solomon & Quentin S. Fitzsimmons

April 2024 / EQUITY

Are UK stocks too cheap to ignore?

Improving fundamentals are not yet reflected in prices.

By Federico Santilli & Tomasz Wieladek

April 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Adding emerging market debt exposure? Look to local bonds.

Adding emerging market debt exposure? Look...

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of Global Fixed Income and CIO

April 2024 / EQUITY

The U.S. economy has defied recessionary fears. What now?

The U.S. economy has defied recessionary...

An economic “soft landing” is undoubtedly positive, but there are reasons to be cautious.

By Justin P. White

Justin P. White Portfolio Manager, T. Rowe Price All‑Cap Opportunities Strategy

April 2024 / GLIDE PATH DESIGN

Beyond averages: A more robust approach to glide path design

Beyond averages: A more robust approach to...

Key inputs for target date glide path designs should reflect diversity of DC plan...

April 2024 / RETIREMENT INSIGHTS

Reference Point

By T. Rowe Price

T. Rowe Price

April 2024 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

April 2024 / MONTHLY MARKET REVIEW

Global Markets Monthly Update

For April 2024

April 2024 / EQUITY

Investment implications of generative artificial intelligence

Investment implications of generative artificial...

Reasons why investors should embrace AI as a long-term investment theme.

By Rahul Ghosh

Rahul Ghosh Portfolio Specialist

April 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Why is it important to measure the impact of a blue bond?

Why is it important to measure the impact...

Blue bonds need to be evaluated with additional rigor to mitigate against bluewashing...

By Tongai Kunorubwe

Tongai Kunorubwe Head of ESG, Fixed Income

April 2024 / RETIREMENT

SECURE 2.0 Act—cheat sheet

April 2024 / EQUITIES & FIXED INCOME

Blue bonds: The key to unlocking the blue economy’s potential

Blue bonds: The key to unlocking the blue...

Blue bonds provide financing for ocean-friendly or clean water projects in support...

April 2024 / EQUITY

Meet the manager: Peter Bates, portfolio manager, global select equity...

Meet the manager: Peter Bates, portfolio...

Global Select Equity Strategy Portfolio Manager Peter Bates discusses his background...

April 2024 / FIXED INCOME

With Rising Headwinds-Uncover the Power of Quality Credit Research

With Rising Headwinds-Uncover the Power of...

Corporate bonds offer attractive income, but security selection is imperative amid...

By Justin Gerbereux

Justin Gerbereux Head of Global Fixed Income Research

April 2024 / EQUITY

Vietnam: Asia’s next frontier Tiger

Tailwinds are gathering to support another major leap.

By Johannes Loefstrand & Eric L. Veiel

March 2024 / MULTI-ASSET INSIGHTS

2024 Capital Market Assumptions: Five-Year Perspective

In-depth analysis and insights to inform your decision-making.

Q1 2024 Show

March 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Dynamic Credit Investing: A Q&A With Saurabh Sud

Dynamic Credit Investing: A Q&A With Saurabh...

Dynamic Credit’s flexible approach has been pivotal over different market conditions.

By Saurabh Sud

Saurabh Sud Portfolio Manager

March 2024 / VIDEO

The Case for Value Video

Reasonable valuations could provide an upside surprise.

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

March 2024 / EQUITY

Three-year anniversary reflections: A tumultuous market unveils Global...

Three-year anniversary reflections: A tumultuous...

Style balance helped Portfolio Manager Peter Bates In a Tumultuous Market.

By Peter J. Bates

Peter J. Bates Portfolio Manager

March 2024 / EQUITY

China’s National People’s Congress: Key points

NPC announcements in line with expectations.

By Robert Secker

Robert Secker Portfolio Specialist

March 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Current Market Inflation Expectations are Ridiculous

Current Market Inflation Expectations are...

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of Global Fixed Income and CIO

March 2024 / FIXED INCOME

A Decade-Long Adventure Navigating Treacherous Markets Successfully

A Decade-Long Adventure Navigating Treacherous...

The Dynamic Global Bond Strategy celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month since...

By Scott Solomon & Quentin S. Fitzsimmons

March 2024 / RETIREMENT

Survey Reveals Growing Importance of Financial Planning for Retirement

Survey Reveals Growing Importance of Financial...

Strong demand around one to five years before and after retirement highlight an opportunit...

By William Meyer

William Meyer Head of Retiree, Inc.

March 2024 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

March 2024 / VIDEO

Three key themes in emerging markets for 2024

Three key themes in emerging markets for...

Emerging markets are poised for a year of interest rate cuts in 2024.

By Christopher J. Kushlis

Christopher J. Kushlis Asia Sovereign Analyst, London

March 2024 / MONTHLY MARKET REVIEW

Global Markets Monthly Update

For March 2024

March 2024 / RETIREMENT INSIGHTS

#Dontbebasic: Three Reasons to Evaluate Your Target Date Solution

#Dontbebasic: Three Reasons to Evaluate Your...

By Jessica Sclafani

Jessica Sclafani Global Retirement Strategist

March 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

A Closer Look at the Diversification Potential of Private Assets

A Closer Look at the Diversification Potential...

Private assets can enhance multi-asset portfolios. However, careful risk analysis...

By Robert Panariello, Som Priestley & Fahad Siddiqui

March 2024 / FIXED INCOME

How Impact Credit’s Financial and Sustainability Aims Go Hand In Hand

How Impact Credit’s Financial and Sustainability...

Fundamentals and return potential are as important as impact to an investment case.

By Matthew Lawton & Ellen O'Doherty

February 2024 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

Emerging Markets Poised for a Year of Interest Rate Cuts

Emerging Markets Poised for a Year of Interest...

Inflation continues to fall, paving the way for more interest rate cuts from emerging...

By Christopher J. Kushlis

Christopher J. Kushlis Asia Sovereign Analyst, London

February 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Central Bank Rate-Cut Pricing is Eye-Catching But Deceiving

Central Bank Rate-Cut Pricing is Eye-Catching...

The large number of priced-in 2024 rate cuts is an average of expectations across...

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of Global Fixed Income and CIO

February 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Perspectives on Securitized Credit

Following a strong finish to 2023, securitized credit markets entered 2024 with a...

By Christopher P. Brown, Ramon de Castro & Jean-Marc Breaux

February 2024 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

Conditions Are Ripe For A Goldilocks Economy, But Dangers Lurk

Conditions Are Ripe For A Goldilocks Economy,...

Conditions are ripe for a moderate growth recovery, but political risks pose a threat.

By Nikolaj Schmidt

Nikolaj Schmidt Chief Global Economist

February 2024 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

February 2024 / EQUITY

Meet David Rowlett, Portfolio Manager, US Impact Equity Strategy

Meet David Rowlett, Portfolio Manager, US...

The portfolio manager shares his experiences and thoughts.

By David L. Rowlett

David L. Rowlett Portfolio Manager

February 2024 / VIDEO

After the Fed Pivot, What’s Next?

With cooling expectations, investors wonder when and how far U.S. rates will fall...

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

February 2024 / EQUITY

New Diabetes and Obesity Drugs Show Promise for Patients and Investors

New Diabetes and Obesity Drugs Show Promise...

GLP-1 treatments are poised to reshape the health care sector

By Nabil Hanano & Jeffrey Holford

February 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Will New Long-Term Debt Holders Effectively Discipline Banks?

Will New Long-Term Debt Holders Effectively...

New U.S. regional bank debt can lower the odds of a default and help reduce the cost...

By Steve Boothe & Pranay Subedi

February 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Corporate Bonds—A Compelling Long-Term Income Profile

Corporate Bonds—A Compelling Long-Term Income...

Fundamental research is imperative in credit markets as headwinds rise.

By Saurabh Sud

Saurabh Sud Portfolio Manager

February 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

Forecasting European Equity Earnings with Macro Factors

Forecasting European Equity Earnings with...

A strong relationship exists between equity earnings, inflation, and unemployment.

February 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Could Energy Productivity Cycles Lead to Credit Opportunities

Could Energy Productivity Cycles Lead to...

Why we believe the energy productivity cycle is turning and the opportunities this...

By Steve Boothe & Elliot Shue

January 2024 / ASSET ALLOCATION

Asset Allocation Considerations for Public Defined Benefit Plans

Asset Allocation Considerations for Public...

Are your fixed income allocations positioned for yesterday, today, or tomorrow?

By Christina Kellar, Saurabh Sud & Som Priestley

January 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

Macro‑Implied Earnings

A simple model can explain how earnings will respond to changes in the health of...

By Sébastien Page

Sébastien Page Head of Global Multi-Asset and CIO

January 2024 / EQUITY

Tech Tour Insights: What's Next for AI Investing?

Listen to our panel of technology portfolio managers discuss key takeaways from their...

By Multiple Authors

January 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

Is the Market Broadening?

Will small-caps eventually “show up” for investors?

By Sébastien Page

Sébastien Page Head of Global Multi-Asset and CIO

January 2024 / FIXED INCOME

Attractive Yields but Narrow Spreads: The Credit Dilemma

Attractive Yields but Narrow Spreads: The...

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of Global Fixed Income and CIO

January 2024 / MARKET OUTLOOK

Putting cash to work in 2024

We explore three possible scenarios as U.S. interest rates peak

By Christina Noonan, Som Priestley & Douglas Spratley

January 2024 / EQUITY

Investing in China Means Embracing Discomfort

Sentiment toward China is weak, but opportunities exist for investors who seek them.

By Justin Thomson

Justin Thomson Head of International Equity and CIO

January 2024 / FIXED INCOME

The Active Advantage in High Yield

Active approach allows security selection and strategic positioning.

By Kevin Loome & Ashley Wiersma

January 2024 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

January 2024 / MULTI-ASSET

Three Important Insights From 2023

From the Field

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

January 2024 / EQUITY

U.S. small-cap stocks look like a potentially big opportunity

U.S. small-cap stocks look like a potentially...

Six key factors point to an encouraging outlook for U.S. smaller companies.

By Curt J. Organt & Matt Mahon

Q4 2023 Show

September 2024 / TARGET DATE INVESTING

How We Design a Blend Solution for Target Date Investors

How We Design a Blend Solution for Target...

Mixing active and passive investments in a target date solution.

By Wyatt Lee, Kim DeDominicis & Andrew Jacobs Van Merlen

April 2024 / QUARTERLY MARKET REVIEW

Global Markets Quarterly Update

For First Quarter 2024

January 2024 / EQUITY

Seize the Opportunities in a New Era for Global Equities

Seize the Opportunities in a New Era for...

Evidence points to a new equilibrium path for equity investors to follow.

By David J. Eiswert & Nabil Hanano

December 2023 / MULTI-ASSET

How Dynamic Credit can Mitigate Downside Risk

How Dynamic Credit can Mitigate Downside...

Navigating market downturns through diversification in fixed income.

By Wyatt Lee & Saurabh Sud

December 2023 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

Time to Rethink Traditional Thinking in Emerging Markets

Time to Rethink Traditional Thinking in Emerging...

By Christopher J. Kushlis

Christopher J. Kushlis Asia Sovereign Analyst, London

December 2023 / U.S. EQUITIES

Offense and Defense—Health Care Offers Exposure to Both Worlds

Offense and Defense—Health Care Offers Exposure...

Few sectors offer defensive characteristics and attractive growth potential.

By Taymour Tamaddon

Taymour Tamaddon Portfolio Manager

December 2023 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

December 2023 / MULTI-ASSET

How Attractive are U.S. Small-Cap Stocks

From the Field

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

December 2023 / U.S. EQUITIES

Broad, Nuanced, and Historically Cheap—Should Value Investors Keep Fait...

Broad, Nuanced, and Historically Cheap—Should Value Investors Keep Faith...

Broad, Nuanced, and Historically Cheap—Should...

While short-term caution is prudent, the longer-term outlook appears more compelling.

By Gabriel Solomon

Gabriel Solomon Co-Portfolio Manager

December 2023 / VIDEO

P&I Webinar – Is Your Fixed Income Allocation Positioned for Yesterday,...

P&I Webinar – Is Your Fixed Income Allocation...

By Saurabh Sud, Lowell Yura & Christina Kellar

December 2023 / GLOBAL EQUITIES

China: Time To Revisit An Unloved Asset Class

An economy that is in transition.

By Wenli Zheng

Wenli Zheng Portfolio Manager

December 2023 / VIDEO

Aviation Recovery Creates Opportunity for Patient Investors

Aviation Recovery Creates Opportunity for...

Airplane replacement cycle should support strong growth as supply chains heal.

By Jason Leblang

Jason Leblang Investment Analyst

December 2023 / EQUITY

Where We See Opportunities in Asia ex-Japan Equities

Where We See Opportunities in Asia ex-Japan...

Navigating diverse market drivers is key.

By Anh Lu

Anh Lu Portfolio Manager

December 2023 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

Europe Must Tread a Fine Line to Avoid Stagnation

Weak macro outlook must be balanced with need to tackle inflation.

By Tomasz Wieladek

Tomasz Wieladek Chief European Economist

December 2023 / GLOBAL MARKET OUTLOOK

2024 Global Market Outlook

Tectonic shifts create new opportunities

By Arif Husain, Sébastien Page & Justin Thomson

December 2023 / FIXED INCOME

Blue Bonds: A Growing Resource for Sustainability Financing

Blue Bonds: A Growing Resource for Sustainability...

Blue bonds provide financing for ocean-friendly or clean water projects in support...

By Matthew Lawton & Tongai Kunorubwe

December 2023 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

Economic Momentum and Growth Supportive Policies Underpin Japan’s Renai...

Economic Momentum and Growth Supportive Policies Underpin Japan’s Renaissance

Economic Momentum and Growth Supportive Policies...

The signs point to a positive outlook for Japan in 2024.

By Aadish Kumar

Aadish Kumar International Economist

December 2023 / VIDEO

Artificial Intelligence: The New Electricity?

AI has the potential to be the biggest productivity enhancer to the global economy...

By Dominic Rizzo

Dominic Rizzo Portfolio Manager

November 2023 / MULTI-ASSET

Integrating ESG Preferences in Asset Allocation

Optimizing with an added ESG risk constraint.

By Wenting Shen & Nathan Wang

November 2023 / FIXED INCOME

Perspectives on Securitized Credit

Third Quarter 2023

By Christopher P. Brown, Ramon de Castro & Jean-Marc Breaux

November 2023 / FIXED INCOME

New long-term bank debt to expose holders to equity-like risk

New long-term bank debt to expose holders...

From the Field

By Steve Boothe & Pranay Subedi

November 2023 / GLOBAL EQUITIES

Why the Environment for Energy Investing Is Improving

Why the Environment for Energy Investing...

By Shinwoo Kim

Shinwoo Kim Portfolio Manager

November 2023 / GLOBAL EQUITIES

Going Global: Exploring the Best Opportunities for Value Investors

Going Global: Exploring the Best Opportunities...

By Sebastien Mallet

Sebastien Mallet Portfolio Manager

November 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Avoiding False Signals in Wait for Peak U.S. Treasury Yields

Avoiding False Signals in Wait for Peak U.S....

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of Global Fixed Income and CIO

November 2023 / VIDEO

Are U.S. Stocks Worth the Price?

The Magnificent 7 have distorted U.S. equity valuations.

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

November 2023 / ESG

As climate risks intensify, investment analysis must rise to the challe...

As climate risks intensify, investment analysis must rise to the challenge

As climate risks intensify, investment analysis...

Addressing the challenge of integrating climate change dynamics into investment decision-m...

By Maria Elena Drew

Maria Elena Drew Director of Research, Responsible Investing

November 2023 / VIDEO

Asset Allocation Viewpoints Webcast - Mixed Signal: Soft Landing or Rec...

Asset Allocation Viewpoints Webcast - Mixed Signal: Soft Landing or Recession?

Asset Allocation Viewpoints Webcast - Mixed...

November 2023 / VIDEO

Implications for Bonds in Energy Cycle Transitions

By Justin Gerbereux, Elliot Shue & Mike Hyland

November 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

High Yield Bond Market Changes Provide Support

Transformations have bolstered high yield for a modest downturn.

By Paul Massaro, Rodney M. Rayburn & Jason Bauer

November 2023 / VIDEO

Market Update From Portfolio Manager David Eiswert

Market Update From Portfolio Manager David...

By David J. Eiswert

David J. Eiswert Portfolio Manager

November 2023 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

November 2023 / RETIREMENT INSIGHTS

Personalization Outlook

Targeted experiences can drive behavioral change and improve retirement outcomes.

November 2023 / RETIREMENT INSIGHTS

Retirement Income Outlook

Growing demand could drive innovation and adoption of retirement income solutions.

November 2023 / RETIREMENT INSIGHTS

Diversification Outlook

A complex market environment sharpens focus on diversification opportunities.

November 2023 / FIXED INCOME

Meet Quentin Fitzsimmons and Scott Solomon, Co-portfolio Managers, Dyna...

Meet Quentin Fitzsimmons and Scott Solomon, Co-portfolio Managers, Dynamic...

Meet Quentin Fitzsimmons and Scott Solomon,...

The co-portfolio managers share their experience and thoughts.

By Quentin S. Fitzsimmons & Scott Solomon

November 2023 / FIXED INCOME

The Case for High Yield

Improved credit quality and attractive yields support the asset class.

By Jason Bauer, Paul Massaro & Rodney M. Rayburn

October 2023 / U.S. EQUITIES

Can an Active All-Cap Approach Consistently Add Value Over Time?

Can an Active All-Cap Approach Consistently...

And without a significant increase in risk?

By Justin P. White

Justin P. White Portfolio Manager, T. Rowe Price All‑Cap Opportunities Strategy

October 2023 / VIDEO

The Inflation Battle May Not Be Over

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

October 2023 / MARKET EVENTS

Global Spotlight on Efforts to Avoid Escalation of Israel-Gaza Conflict

Global Spotlight on Efforts to Avoid Escalation...

Energy markets face limited impact, while regional bond markets remain sensitive...

By Peter Botoucharov, Razan Nasser & Elliot Shue

October 2023 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

Our experts share perspective on market themes and regional trends, plus insights...

October 2023 / ECONOMICS

The Impact of the Israel-Hamas War on Oil Prices

The Impact of the Israel-Hamas War on Oil...

Amid near-term pressures, secular drivers will likely remain intact.

By Shinwoo Kim & Jacqueline H. Fortner

October 2023 / TARGET DATE INVESTING

Is Your Target Date Portfolio Diversified Enough?

Is Your Target Date Portfolio Diversified...

Every component in our portfolio design has a purpose for our clients.

By Multiple Authors

October 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Government Bond Issuance Boom to Pressure Yields Higher

Government Bond Issuance Boom to Pressure...

A flood of new global sovereign debt will affect market dynamics.

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of Global Fixed Income and CIO

October 2023 / ASSET ALLOCATION

The Inflation Battle May Not Be Over

An uptick in some prices could mean higher rates for longer.

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

October 2023 / ECONOMICS

Why the “High for Longer” Narrative Is Flawed

Central banks will likely ease sooner than expected.

By Nikolaj Schmidt

Nikolaj Schmidt Chief Global Economist

October 2023 / VIDEO

Two Key Risks Facing Consumer Spending, the Engine of the U.S. Economy

Two Key Risks Facing Consumer Spending, the...

Consumer fundamentals seem to be weakening from a strong position.

By Blerina Uruçi

Blerina Uruçi Chief U.S. Economist

October 2023 / ESG

Counting the Cost of Biodiversity Loss

Addressing the challenge of integrating biodiversity into investment analysis.

By Tongai Kunorubwe

Tongai Kunorubwe Head of ESG, Fixed Income

October 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Emerging Markets Bond Investing: A Q&A With Samy Muaddi

Managing through an unprecedented period for EM bond investors.

By Samy Muaddi

Samy Muaddi Head of Emerging Markets

October 2023 / VIDEO

Big Data and AI: Risk and Opportunity in Infrastructure Software

Big Data and AI: Risk and Opportunity in...

By Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson Investment Analyst

October 2023 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

The Case for a Strategic Allocation to High Yield Bonds

Hybrid characteristics provide attractive risk/reward profile.

By Kevin Loome & Ashley Wiersma

October 2023 / U.S. ECONOMY

The Resilient Engine of the U.S. Economy Could Stall

The Resilient Engine of the U.S. Economy...

Consumer fundamentals seem to be weakening from a strong position.

By Blerina Uruçi

Blerina Uruçi Chief U.S. Economist

Q3 2023 Show

August 2024 / RETIREMENT

Stretching a Match

Restructuring employer matching contributions could encourage higher employee deferral...

October 2023 / ECONOMICS

Central Banks Should Be Wary of Quantitative Overtightening

Central Banks Should Be Wary of Quantitative...

They may not fully understand its impact.

By Tomasz Wieladek

Tomasz Wieladek Chief European Economist

October 2023 / ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE

Keeping Pace With the Energy Transition

Energy transition has broad economic, political, and investment implications.

By Maria Elena Drew

Maria Elena Drew Director of Research, Responsible Investing

October 2023 / IMPACT INVESTING

Harnessing the Power of U.S. Impact Investing to Drive Positive Change

Harnessing the Power of U.S. Impact Investing...

Seeking to invest in profitable companies addressing important environmental and...

By David L. Rowlett

David L. Rowlett Portfolio Manager

September 2023 / RETIREMENT INSIGHTS

What’s Next for Stable Value?

Stable value could benefit after the Fed stops hiking.

By Multiple Authors

September 2023 / RETIREMENT

Planning for Spending Volatility in Retirement

Access to liquidity and a focus on growth could mitigate spending increases.

By Sudipto Banerjee

Sudipto Banerjee Director of Retirement Thought Leadership

September 2023 / RETIREMENT

2023 Defined Contribution Consultant Research Study

2023 Defined Contribution Consultant Research...

Q4 2022 Show

October 2023 / TARGET DATE SOLUTIONS

How Our Active Management Approach Stacks Up Against Passive Portfolios

How Our Active Management Approach Stacks...

Discipline has brought long‑term rewards for clients.

By T. Rowe Price

T. Rowe Price

November 2022 / VIDEO

The Investment Landscape

Weathering challenges to keep retirement portfolios on track

October 2022 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

Finding Opportunities in Evolving Fixed Income Markets

Finding Opportunities in Evolving Fixed Income...

Flexible multi-sector approach is essential as markets shift.

By Christopher P. Brown & Anna Dreyer

September 2022 / VIDEO

Navigating Challenging Currents: T. Rowe Price CIOs Discuss Today's Mar...

Navigating Challenging Currents: T. Rowe Price CIOs Discuss Today's Markets...

Navigating Challenging Currents: T. Rowe Price...

By Eric L. Veiel, Andrew McCormick & Christopher Dillon

September 2022 / INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES

How Value Can Benefit From a New Investment Cycle

How Value Can Benefit From a New Investment...

Four factors set to drive a boom in capital expenditure.

By Ernest C. Yeung

Ernest C. Yeung Portfolio Manager

September 2022 / U.S. EQUITIES

Market Turbulence Puts Active Management in the Spotlight

Market Turbulence Puts Active Management...

Refocusing on company fundamentals favors quality stock picking

By Josh Nelson

Josh Nelson Head of U.S. Equity

September 2022 / INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES

Playing Field is Now More Even for Value

Headwinds dissipating and valuations at trough levels.

By Colin McQueen

Colin McQueen Portfolio Manager

September 2022 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Pension Curve Insider: LDI Solutions September Monthly Recap

Pension Curve Insider: LDI Solutions September...

By Jason DaCruz & Justin Harvey

September 2022 / U.S. EQUITIES

A Goldilocks Approach to Equity Investing

Durable dividend growers are "just right" in most markets.

By Thomas J. Huber

Thomas J. Huber Portfolio Manager

September 2022 / VIDEO

Semiconductor Subsidies Signal Shift in U.S. Industrial Policy

Semiconductor Subsidies Signal Shift in U.S....

Focus on shoring up key supply chains likely has legs.

By Michael Pinkerton

Michael Pinkerton Associate Analyst

September 2022 / ASSET ALLOCATION VIEWPOINT

Adjusting Asset Allocation for ESG Preferences

A systematic portfolio construction framework to reflect ESG considerations.

By Multiple Authors

September 2022 / INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES

The Regime Change in Markets Demands Fresh Ideas

The Regime Change in Markets Demands Fresh...

Alpha potential is still available for those who adapt to the new paradigm.

By Justin Thomson

Justin Thomson Head of International Equity and CIO

September 2022 / VIDEO

Fed's Inflation Fight Likely to Persist

Steady rise in cost of services clouds inflation outlook.

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

September 2022 / MULTI-ASSET SOLUTIONS

Contrarian Investing During a Sell-Off: An Update

Contrarian Investing During a Sell-Off: An...

High inflation and rising rates complicate the analysis.

By Megumi Chen, Sébastien Page & Som Priestley

September 2022 / STABLE VALUE

Impact of Rising Rates on Stable Value

Stable value industry on firm footing amid rate hikes.

By Multiple Authors

September 2022 / U.S. EQUITIES

High Inflation and Rising Rates? Think Smaller Companies

High Inflation and Rising Rates? Think Smaller...

Why U.S. smaller companies may prove more resilient than many expect.

By Curt J. Organt

Curt J. Organt Co-Portfolio Manager

June 2022 / VIDEO

Financial Stress Is a Predictor of Financial Wellness

Financial Stress Is a Predictor of Financial...

Discover how financial wellness can enable retirement savings.

By Joshua Dietch

Joshua Dietch Head of Retirement Thought Leadership

May 2024 / RETIREMENT

When the Retirement Clock Gets Wound Forward

Glide path design should reflect possibility of early retirement.

By Justin Harvey & Adam Langer

March 2022 / VIDEO

Race, Retirement, and the Savings Gap

What can the retirement industry do to narrow racial and ethnic disparities?

By Sudipto Banerjee

Sudipto Banerjee Director of Retirement Thought Leadership

January 2022 / VIDEO

Is Your Target Date Solution Fit for Purpose?

By T. Rowe Price

T. Rowe Price

May 2024 / RETIREMENT INSIGHTS

The Importance of Defined Benefit Plan Design

Defined benefit plans don’t all impact glide paths the same way.

By Justin Harvey & Adam Langer

November 2022 / DEFINED CONTRIBUTION

Three Tips for Evaluating Target Date Solutions

Helping plan sponsors identify solutions fit for purpose.

By Wyatt Lee & Zachary Rayfield