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