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