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US Workers Enjoy Higher Wages but Are Working Fewer Hours
The Outlook for Real Assets
Weekly Economic Perspectives: Signs of Incoming Slowdown in US Manufacturing?
UK Equities: The Tailwinds Remain Intact
The Case for High Yield
Investor Sentiment: Pockets of Optimism With a Continued Preference for Relative Safety
Guide to Using the Sector Momentum Map
Emerging Markets Beyond China
The Role of ETFs in a New Fixed Income Landscape
German Real GDP Back to Pre-Covid Level
The Impact of Crisis-Driven Dividend Cuts
The Easiest Option for the Fed Was Also the Right One
Seasonal Adjustment Oddities Boost US January Retail Sales
Earnings Growth to Boost Equities Despite Market Volatility
Downside Protection: Why It Matters for All Markets
Stewardship Activity Report: Q4 2021
US Existing Home Sales Dip Below Covid Lows
Central Banks Break the Rout but Sentiment Remains Fragile
BoE Delivers Largest Rate Hike in 27 Years
Quarterly Edition: Global Economy to Slow Markedly in 2023
Life Is Slowly Coming Back to Lending Markets
US Mid Cap Equities: A Sweet Spot with Domestic Exposure, Robust Earnings and Attractive Valuation
When Returning to Equities Consider US Large Cap and ESG together
Jackson Hole May Signal September Fed Pivot
Your Guide to the 2023 GICS Changes
Fixed Income ETFs: Fact vs. Fiction
Emerging Market Debt: Hard Currency for Hard Markets
Asset Stewardship Report
The Opportunity in Emerging Markets Dividend Aristocrats
Inflation, Rate Hikes and Volatility: Defend with Dividend Aristocrats
Investing in Green and Climate Strategies
Aftereffects of the SVB Debacle
US Job Openings Plunge, but Still Very Elevated
Keeping Pace with the Climate Transition
Despite US August Inflation Surprise, Disinflation Lies Ahead
EMEA ETF Flows Tell an Interesting Story
Time to Return to Banks? Taking Stock of the Financials Sector
Why COP27 Is on the World’s Environmental Radar
Do Markets Care About the US Midterms?
Japan: Dovish Policy, Weak Yen Meet Undemanding Valuation
Rate Peak Likely to Signal Equities Recovery
Investors Turn to European Equities
Short-Maturity Strategies to Close Out the Year
Updated 2022 Global Market Outlook: The Risk of a Policy Mistake
Gender Diversity on Boards in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
Evolving Roles for Fixed Income ETFs: Research Report
Playback of Client Call: Liquidity Update with Global Trading
Dramatic Decline in US Personal Savings Rate
Investors are Still Buying Energy
COP27 Key Takeaways
Distribution Trades: What Are They and How Can They Benefit ETF Investors?
When Returning to Equities, Investors Chose ESG ETFs
4 Ways to Play Defense
Record First Half Slump in Productivity Fuels Stagflation Fears
Tailwinds for the Industrials Sector
Going to Japan: Seeking Doves in a World of Hawks
Canada's Labor Market Remains on Solid Footing
US Leading Economic Indicators in Rapid Descent Now
Stewardship Activity Report Q2 2022
Spreading the Net with Global Aggregate
Climate Stewardship
Weekly Economic Perspectives: Global Manufacturing Activity Slowing
COVID-19 Highlights the Importance of ESG
Mixed Wage Anecdotes In Latest US Payrolls Report
The BoC Delivers the Largest Rate Hike Since 1998
Hawkish Central Banks to Pressure Rates Higher
The Outlook for Real Assets: Perspectives for Defined Contribution Plans
Switching to ESG ETFs: Associated Costs and Tracking Error
Balancing Risks for the Summer
Inflation Reduction Act: Impact on Energy Transition
UK Election Outlook
Patience Is a Virtue: Finding Opportunities in Fixed Income
Gentle US Inflation Rollover Is Welcome but More Needed
US Equities Could Surprise in 2023: A Broad View of the US Equity Opportunities
Addressing Deforestation Risk in Supply Chains
ESG Insights
Seeing an Entry Point for Global Developed Equities
The Shifting Sands of US Macro Data
Investment Outlook: A New Landscape for Bonds
The Most Urgent Investment Questions Emerging from the Russia/Ukraine Conflict
Did Investors Miss the First Major Shift in the Investment Environment in 40 Years?
Climate Investing: Preserve Your Equity Exposure, Lose the Carbon
US Equities: Flight to Quality amid Elevated Uncertainty
What I Learned About the Fed’s Fight Against Inflation from Richard Fisher
Weekly Economic Perspectives: RBA Policy Stance has Changed Considerably Over Time
Moderation in US Average Hourly Earnings Inflation Continues
Canada's Unemployment Rate Jumps Unexpectedly
Weekly Economic Perspectives Quarterly Edition: Sub-Trend Global Growth as Monetary Tightening Bites
2020 Vision: Focus on Finding Opportunities
Making It Plain: Our Asset Stewardship Approach
Life After Peak Growth and Peak Policy Accommodation
Sector ETF Momentum Map
Value Trade Still Working as Rates Rise
A Resilient Year for European ETFs
US Investment Grade Credit: Tipping Point?
Weekly Economic Perspectives: Slow Moderation in US Wage Inflation
Why It’s Time to Reconsider Your China Exposure
Stewardship Activity Report: Q1 2022
Stewardship Activity Report Q3 2022
The Future State of Fixed Income
Emerging Market Equities – Is this a turning point?
Investment Outlook: A New Landscape for Bonds
ETNs vs. ETFs: There’s a Big Difference
Intense Cyclical Headwinds but No Structural Crisis in US Housing
Mini Budget, Maxi Vol: Stay Cautious in the Front End of the Curve
Bonds Are Poised for a Turn
The Consequences of the Global Liquidity Crisis for Emerging Markets Investors
Opportunities in a Bond Bear Market
The Weekly ETF Brief
Winds of Change: Reasons to Look at Investment Grade Credit
Battle of the Ages: What Young vs. Old Could Mean for Investors
Fed’s Projection More a Statement of Intent Than Forecast
Jackson Hole, Inflation and the Current Policy Cycle
Our Stewardship Approach to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Global CIO Reaction to US Presidential Election
Appreciating the True Value of Financial Advice
Trading Best Practices for Volatile Markets
Leading Indicators of US Inflation Suggest More Relief Ahead
A Letter from Our CIO: Responding to Markets and Investor Concerns
Why Were Joining Climate Action 100
Fixed Income Insights
A New Landscape for Bonds
On the Recent Strength in US Economic Data
Picking Sectors to Address Market Risks and Opportunities
Russia Impact: Update on Fixed Income Index Announcements
Featured Insights
The Importance of Dispersion in Sector Rotation Strategies
Continuing the Climb
Investor Sentiment: Pockets of Optimism With a Continued Preference for Relative Safety
Quarterly Forecast Update: Global Slowdown Accelerates
Weekly Economic Perspectives: US Consumers' Perceptions of Household Net Worth Worsen
Asset Stewardship Report 2018
A Financial Revolution in the Making: Mainstreaming Stablecoins
Weekly Economic Perspectives: New Single Family Homes Inventory Sharply Higher in the US
The Role of Long-Term Shareholder Voice
Stick with Short Maturity to Combat Rising Rates
US Unemployment Rate Plateaus As Payroll Gains Slow
Weekly Economic Perspectives: Rising Aussie Inflation Will Force the RBA Off the Sideline
UK Economy Inches Closer to Recession
Trust the Process: 3 Surprises for 2023
Weekly Economic Perspectives: Surprising Eurozone PMI Outperformance Versus US
A Letter from Our CIO: Fixed Income Update
PriceStats® Analysis: Nearing Peak Inflation?
2023 GICS® Changes: The Impact and What You Need to Know
An Update on Dividend Aristocrats
Weekly Economic Perspectives: Unprecedented Producer Price Shock for Germany
Market Volatility and Rate Hikes Made for a Lively Spring and Summer
The ECB Steps Up the Pace
Overweight in Cash and US Equities
US Housing Takes a Breather
Manufacturing PMIs Turn Sharply Lower
ESG Implications of the Russia-Ukraine War
The Opportunity in High Yield Bonds
The Case for a Strategic Allocation to Real Assets
The Fed forays into ETFs
Human Capital Management Insights
State Street Global Advisors Suspends the Purchase of Russian Securities
US Homebuilders’ Sales Expectations Collapse
Weekly Economic Perspectives Quarterly Edition: Global Growth Retreats in Face of New Shock
Weekly Economic Perspectives: German CPI Inflation - Not the Records We Like to See
Board Gender Diversity: Global Insights
Johnson Resigns: A Look at the Political, Policy and Market Implications
Growth Ahead for EM Equities as Headwinds Recede
The Board's Oversight of Racial and Ethnic Diversity Equity and Inclusion
US Economy Enters Technical Recession
Keeping a Close Eye on the Dollar
2023 GICS® Changes: Companies Impacted and What You Need to Know
Asset Performance in Different Inflation and Interest Rate Regimes
Navigating a Bumpy Landing
Gathering Momentum: Investors Move into Emerging Market Debt
Examining the Exclusions: SPDR S&P 500 ESG Leaders UCITS ETF
Five Reasons for Optimism In EM Local Currency Debt
SPDR® ETFs Throughout the COVID-19 Crisis
The Fed Commits to “Whatever It Takes”
An Update on our Perspectives on the Russia/Ukraine Conflict
Weekly Economic Perspectives: Rising Interest Rates to Hurt US Home Sales
Tightening “Tsunami” Increases Recession Risk
Using ETFs to Hedge Your USD Exposures
Is the UK Headed Toward a Doom Loop?
On the Brink of Overtightening
Altered Backdrop Favours Euro High Yield
European Investment Grade: The Advantages of Being Late to the Party
Elevated US Inflation Persists, but Leading Signals Easing
Easing US Wage Inflation With Strong Payrolls Is Great Combo
Winter Approaches: Position for Uncertainty in Global Equities
Lower Prices Needed to Clear the US New Home Market
Uncommon Sense
PriceStats® Analysis: Nearing Peak Inflation?
Getting the Most Out of Fixed Income
Our Journey to Net Zero
Weekly Economic Perspectives: Extraordinary Surge in US Consumer Credit
Banking on European Financials for Q1
The Core Segments of the US Economy Are Slowing
Barbell Sector Strategies for a Stagflationary Environment
Weekly Economic Perspectives: Canada's First Rate Hike Since 2018
Espresso
The Federal Reserve Will Declare a Premature Victory Over Inflation
Run of Extreme US House Price Increases Is Over
Sanctions, Volatility, and the Path of the Russia-Ukraine War
Russia-Ukraine War: Investment Implications for Asset Allocators
Shifting Back to Credit, Europe Sticks with ESG
Gold 2023 Outlook: Recession and Rates to Remain in Focus
An Introduction to ETFs for Central Banks
Weekly Economic Perspectives: Australian Unemployment Rate at Twin Record Low
Global Manufacturing Activity Now Contracting
Examining the Exclusions: SPDR STOXX Europe 600 SRI UCITS ETF
Webcast Fed Liquidity Programs and ETFs
Comments on the March 16 Fed Meeting