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US IG Credit – Sticking Close to Benchmark
Zooming Out: A Comprehensive Approach to Defining Economic Cycles
Q3 Investment Outlook
De-Risking Effectively Using Fixed Income Building Blocks
Equities and the Path Forward
Long-Term Asset Class Forecasts: Q1 2024
Market Forecasts: Q3 2024
Emerging Markets Outlook 2024
Overweight in High Yield Extended
Investing in Sustainable Growth: Q4 2023
Q3 Credit Research Outlook
Emerging Market Debt Outlook: Opportunities Amid Uncertainty
US Mid-cap Equities–Economic Exceptionalism at a Reasonable Price
A Letter From Our CIO: Indexed Fixed Income Update
India Elections: Mind the Policy Gap
The Retirement Prism: Seeing Now and Later
LDI Monthly Update: November 2023
Market Forecasts: Q1 2024
Espresso
Lending Returns Decline Along With Volatility
Finding Sanctuary in Short Rates
Real Assets Insights: Q1 2024
US Existing Home Sales Now Below Covid Lows
Dividend Income for Stability As We Approach Peak Rates
Quarterly Edition US Resilience Aside Global Growth Is Slowing
The Case for Active Investing in Equities
Monthly Cash Review September 2024
Managing Private Market Asset Allocations
Elections and Equities: The Impact of the US Election on Sector Investing
Understanding Money Market Funds
2023 Global Retirement Reality Report: US Snapshot
Can Machine Learning Improve Portfolio Risk-Adjusted Performance? A Smart Beta Case Study
Gaps and Overlaps in SMID-Cap Exposure
How Indexed High Yield Can Complement Private Market Allocations
Our Annual Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report is Here
Our Thoughts on the Term Premium
Emerging Market Debt at State Street Global Advisors
Controlling Risk in Systematic Active Fixed Income Portfolios
Emerging Opportunities
Global CIO Reaction to US Presidential Election
Active and Index: Fixed Income Building Blocks
Why & How S&P 500 ESG Leaders Works
Small-cap Equities: Entering a Sweet Spot?
Calmer times ahead for Global Aggregate?
State of the Market
Sentiment Turns Positive for Emerging Markets
Broadening Out From Tech
The Challenging Sustainable Investing Landscape One Size Does Not Fit All
Introduction to Infrastructure
Is AI the Right Prescription for the Health Care Industry?
Real Assets and Private Market Liquidity Considerations
2022 Global Retirement Reality Report: Ireland Snapshot
A Turn to Japan
A Detailed Look at Climate Transition Risk Data
Market Regime Indicator: Q3 2023
Will Red Sea Trade Disruptions Be a Pandemic-Level Shipwreck?
US Large-cap Equities — Seeing an Entry Point Amid Derating and Upside Surprises
Looking Back and Forward
Fixed Income Sustainable Investing : Combining Performance & Responsible Investing
Cross-Team Collaboration Sparks Fresh Perspectives
How Home Bias Can Undermine Diversification
The Weekly ETF Brief
US Jobs Data Not Bad Enough
China’s 2020 National People’s Congress: The Big Policy Pivot
The Consequences of the Global Liquidity Crisis for Emerging Markets Investors
US Small Businesses Scale Back Hiring, Compensation Plans
2024 US Presidential Election Preview
Convexity in Fixed Income Portfolio Management
Could We See Further USD Gains?
An Advanced Perspective on Securities Lending
Global High Yield Update – Q3 2023
Europe in the Spotlight
Global Forecasts Are Little Changed
Systematic Investing in Credit Is Now Feasible
Emerging Market Debt: In Anticipation of a Landing
Stewardship Activity Report: Q1 2024
US Continuing Unemployment Claims Near Cycle Highs
Implementing Your De-Risking Strategy: Plan-by-Plan Considerations
The Markets
Annual Rebalance for the S&P 500 ESG Leaders Index
Convertibles Well Positioned for a Soft Landing
SPDR® ETFs Throughout the COVID-19 Crisis
US Small & Mid Caps — Moderating Inflation Makes All the Difference
Case Studies on Climate-Thematic Equity Investment Solutions
A Letter From Our CIO: Indexed Fixed Income Update
An Introduction to Systematic Active Fixed Income
India: Where the Fireworks Come From
Renewed Energy in 2020
US Economy Is Slowing
More Cash Sales, Longer Sale Cycle for US Existing Homes
The Rise in Systematic Credit Investing
EMD Hard Currency
Gold as a Strategic Asset Class
The Case for Systematic Investing in Credit
Charitable Asset Management
Bond Valuations Remain Unfazed
Why an Equal-Weighted Index Is Not in Fact Equal
Climate Bond Investing — Reduce the Carbon, Fund the Transition
Monthly Market Perspectives: A Glimmer of Hope
A Customized Climate Bond Strategy
Gold Nuggets: Records Are Made to Be Broken
Peeling Back the Onion: Understanding What Goes into an ESG Rating
The Case for Emerging Markets Small-Cap Equity
Australian Retirement Survey During a Time of Change
The Growing US Budget Deficit
Weighing Your De-Risking Options
Can Japanese Equities Recover to New Highs?
EU Climate Benchmarks, Part 3
USD Down, but Not Yet Out
Making It Plain: Our Asset Stewardship Approach
European Equities Continue to Find Favor
Market Regime Indicator: Q4 2023
LDI Monthly Update: October 2023
Is the End Well-Nigh for Quantitative Tightening?
Ireland Snapshot 2020
Forecasts Improve for the Agg
The Defensive Qualities of High Yield
Investing in Sustainable Growth: Q2 2024
The Case for a Relook at Europe
Fed Balance Sheet And Financial System Liquidity Measures
Unlocking the Securities Lending Potential of UCITS ETFs
Asset Stewardship Report
Emerging Market Debt Enhancing a Global Bond Portfolio
The Sustainability Signal in AQE
Three Climate-Transition Stock Stories
Market Regime Indicator: Q2 2024
Could ‘70s Era Stagflation Make a Comeback?
Webcast Fed Liquidity Programs and ETFs
Hold the R-Star Verdict
Q3 2024 Cash Outlook
Liquidity in SAFI Portfolios
Economic parallels: China's future and the echoes of Japan's lost decades
Global Equities: A Shift in Performance Drivers
Navigating Uncertain Bond Markets with Short-duration Credit
The Role of Active, Index and Systematic Investing in Fixed Income Portfolios
Q3 2024 Bond Compass
2023 Global Retirement Reality Report: UK Snapshot
Is It Time for a Temporary USD Correction?
European Parliament Elections Matter in the Medium Term
Energy: A High Voltage Sector
Quality – A Balanced Risk/Return Profile
Signs of Securities Loan Demand Weakening
Credit Style Factors Explained
The Impact of Crisis-Driven Dividend Cuts
Fixed Income Midyear Outlook: Phase Transition
The Case for Defensive Equity Strategies
Time Again for Outcome Investing?
Optimizing Your Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
Can the Soft Landing Survive the Fed?
Central Bank Check-In: What’s Next Around the Globe
Positioning the Pieces
Climate Scenarios: Unpacking the 1.5°C Pathways
Emerging Market Debt Market Commentary: April 2024
Fixed Income Insights
Constructing and Implementing a SAFI Portfolio
Market Regime Indicator: Q1 2024
China: Property Sector Troubled, Clouding Recovery
Inflation Report Surprises Fade Rate Cut Prospects
How Bank Loan ETFs Can Complement Private Market Allocations
LDI Monthly Update: April 2024
Bank Deposits Versus Money Market Funds
Disinflation Exception? The Special Case Of Insurance Costs
Small-cap Equities: Crafted for a Soft Landing
How to Position for Geopolitical Shocks in 2024
An Update on Dividend Aristocrats
Worsening US Labor Differential Flashes Warning Sign
Softening US Data Warrants Cautious Fed Approach
Fixed Income Outlook 2024
Introduction to SPDR Portfolio Consulting
European ETF Industry Evolution
Pessimistic US Consumers May Have A Point, After All
April CPI Data Brings Relief
The Fed forays into ETFs
Outlook Improves for Fixed Income
Real Talk on Real Rates: A Data-Driven Look at the New Rate Paradigm
Robust Growth in UK Services Activity
US Unemployment Rate Bottoming Out Gently but Surely
2022 Global Retirement Reality Report: UK Snapshot
LDI Monthly Update: February 2024
EU Climate Benchmarks: Standards and Implications
Putting the Power of AI to Work in Investing
US Personal Spending Resilient, Savings Rate Not so Much
Distribution Trades: What Are They and How Can They Benefit ETF Investors?
Canada Inflation Continues to Ease
The Outlook for Infrastructure in 2024
Long-Term Asset Class Forecasts: Q4 2023
Tipping Point: Is The RBA On Track For A Rate Hike?
The US Housing Recession Is Over
Another Robust Quarter for US Household Consumption
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: August 2024
A Time for Sentiment
Trading Best Practices for Volatile Markets
Back to the Futures: How Derivative Pricing Can Impact Index Funds
Regaining Retirement Confidence in a Post-Pandemic Environment
Emerging Market Debt Market Commentary: May 2024
US Dollar Looks Oversold
Skilling Up During Disruption
Framework More Constructive on US Large Caps
Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Outlook 2024
Playback of Client Call: Liquidity Update with Global Trading
The Case for High Yield
Patents: Intangible Assets as a Signal for Innovation and Future Prospects
GCC Fixed Income: An Alternative Diversifier to Core Allocations
Yen: Opportunistic, but Limited Intervention
2024 Midyear Global Market Outlook
LDI Monthly Update: December 2023
Keep a Foot in Each Camp with Convertible Bonds
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: Q1 2024
Next for US Equities: Will the Fed Deliver a Soft Landing?
Role of Active and Indexing in Fixed Income Portfolios
India Sovereign Bonds Announcement of Index Inclusion
How Challenged are the US and Canadian Housing Sectors?
Canada Snapshot
The Case for Allocating to Emerging Market Debt
Regaining Retirement Confidence in a Post-Pandemic Environment
Made in China
The Performance of US Equities in Election Years Over the Last Century
A Fundamental Approach to Climate Risk Assessment
Canada GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations
Emerging Market Debt
Moderating Shelter Inflation to Drive US Core Disinflation
Quality: The Path to Durable Competitive Advantage
Equity Outlook 2024
Implementation: Going from Theory to Action
Latest Data Suggests Need for Urgency
Five Reasons to Invest with the Fundamental Growth and Core Equity Team
EU Climate Benchmarks: Paris Aligned or Climate Transition?
Building a Portfolio: A Closer Look at Our Process
The Bullish Case for Japanese Equities
Climate Facts
Six Grey Swans That Could Move Markets in 2024
Odds of RBA Rate Hike Increase
Netherlands Snapshot 2020
Weekly Economic Perspectives, 26 April 2024
US Government Shutdown Is Not Just Theater
USD Holds Steady in Tight Range
Lessons from Summer Returns
European ETFs Proved Resilient in 2023
Takeaways from the Taiwan Election
Global High Yield Update – Q4 2023
Global Equities: Looking Toward a Soft Landing and Beyond
Interest Rate Differentials Fuel USD Strength
Optimizing a Global Credit Portfolio
Our Approach to Leveraged Loan Indexing: A Q&A
Decoupling Volatility of Bonds vs Stocks
UK Election Outlook
Shining a Light on Small Caps
Implementation Alpha: Adding Value in Indexed Fixed Income
Expectations Improve for US Equities
SSGA Canadian Long-Term Asset Class Forecasts
ESG in Emerging Market Sovereign Debt: An Evolving Conversation
Stewardship Activity Report: Q3 2023
Bonds are Back Where to Look, What to Do in 2024
Key Takeaways from the Fed Meeting
A Look at Short Duration Emerging Markets Hard Currency
Equities Pruned, High Yield Underweighted
Systematic Equity — Active: Alpha Innovation and Advanced Technology
An Enhanced Approach to Broad Emerging Markets Equity Exposure
Asset Stewardship Report 2018
Emerging Markets Beyond China
Credit Style Factors Can Provide Crucial Insights During Late-Cycle Market Resilience
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: Q3 2023
USD Strength Hinges on Policy Stance
US Housing Sector Soft Patch Broadens
ESG Insights
China’s Balance of Payments Matters More Than Ever
US Equities Keep Rolling: Could It Really Be This Easy?
Environmental Stewardship Highlights
Gains in US Services Employment Near Pre-Covid Norms
Inflation Continues to Dominate Market Action
An Active Fundamental Approach to the US Market
Emerging Market Debt: Market Commentary Q2 2024
SPDR is setting new standards for the S&P 500 UCITS ETF range
Big Swings in US Non-Manufacturing ISM Employment
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: January 2024
SSGAL Section 172 Statement
Fixed Income Roadmap 2024
Market Forecasts: Q4 2023
Featured Insights
LDI Monthly Update: March 2024
Hard to Argue Against the USD
Exploring the Full Spectrum of Fixed Income Strategies
Stewardship Activity Report: Q4 2023
Market Concentration, Dispersion, and the Active-Passive Debate
Sector ETF Momentum Map
Real Assets Review
2020 Vision: Focus on Finding Opportunities
Equities Pared in Favor of the Agg
Path Clear for Rate Cut in September
Real Assets Insights: Q2 2024
5 Sectors & AI: Hold On
Emerging Market Equities: A Golden Era for Alpha Gen?
Unlocking Opportunities in the Forgotten 493
Positioning The Pieces: GMO Implementation Guide
Inflation Relief Boosts Rate Cut Expectations
Investor Sentiment: Demand for US Bonds Dwindles
Is Sentiment Turning?
Global High Yield Update – Q2 2024
USD Poised for Downward Correction
Introduction to Barclays QPS
Global High Yield Update Q1 2024
Emerging Market Debt Market Commentary: February 2024
Unlocking the Korea Discount
China’s Growth Trajectory Bears Close Watching
Quarterly Edition: Gentle Step Down in Global Growth
Investment Implications of BOJ’s Great Normalization
The Outlook for Emerging Market Debt Improves
Elections
Supply Chains Before and After the Pandemic
US Consumer Credit Dynamics Send Cautionary Signals
Bond Yields Climb, Equities Fall, and Value Shines
How To Invest: A Step by Step Guide
Systematic Active Fixed Income Investing
The French Election and the Markets
High Rates Bring Mortgage Applications to a Standstill
Time to Play Defense in the Bond Proxy Sectors?
Investment Trends Among Sovereign Wealth Funds
Making Private Credit Allocations vs Leveraged Loans and High Yield
G10 Currencies to Remain Range Bound
The Changing World of LDI
Active Quantitative Equity Quarterly
Expect Bank of England to Cut in August
Emerging Markets: Choose the Right Target
Navigating the Risk/Return Trade-off in SAFI Portfolios
Mexico’s New Government: A Pivotal Moment for the Country’s Investment Story
Third Quarter 2019 Forecast
Global Market Portfolio 2023
PriceStats®: Inflation Trends Mixed
Emerging Markets: Don’t Get Skewed
High Yield Now an Overweight
2024 US Election – Big or Small Macro Policy Shift Coming?
Investing in Sustainable Growth: Q3 2023
US Consumers Are Highly Attuned to Declining Job Openings
Rising Political Risks Drive Currency Markets
Achieving New Frontiers The Role of Bonds in Sustainable Investing
Systematic Equity- Active: Quarterly Q3 2023
Is the Fed Behind the Curve?
Insurance, Climate-Related Risks and the Rising Cost of Living
US Consumers Inflation Expectations Normalize
Market Forecasts: Q2 2024
Putting Investment Decisions Into Context
Quantifying Supply Chain ESG Risks: A Flexible Framework
MPFL Section 172 Statement
Transition Into Broad Equities Exposure With ESG ETFs
Bank of England Considers Rate Cut in Coming Quarters
US Inflation Target Not in Hand, but in Sight
Exploring the Link Between Stock Price Volatility and ESG Scores
Stage Being Set for Bank of Japan Rate Hike
Long-Term Asset Class Forecasts: Q2 2024
Systematic Equity- Active: Quarterly
A Capital Efficient Approach for Managing DB Plan Assets
A Letter From Our CIO: Systematic Equity Update
US Small Cap Value Weighted–Three Dimensions of Market Rotation
EM Small Caps: Embrace Economic Growth with a Lower China Dependency
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: August 2023
The Changing Shape of the Yield Curve and Fixed Income Positioning
LDI Monthly Update: January 2024
2023 Global Retirement Reality Report: Ireland Snapshot
Long-Term Asset Class Forecasts: Q3 2024
Black Sheep of US Macro Proves Economy Slowing
A Case For: Sustainable Climate Bond Strategy
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: Q4 2023
UK Elections: Potential for Upside Surprises
Guide to Using the Sector Momentum Map
A Better Macro Policy Framework for Europe
Global Convertible Bonds: A Balanced Profile for a Soft Landing
Making Connections
Navigating Sustainable Investing Regulation as a Driver of Opportunity and Risk
The Modernization of Bond Market Trading and its Implications
Positioning for Success in US Exposures: Insights Gained from Machine Learning
Investing in the Future Approaches to Climate Change in Portfolios
Macro Resilience Continues to Support Markets
Global Retirement Reality Report
Non-defense Aircraft Weigh on US Durable Goods Orders
Overview: Systematic Active Fixed Income Signals
Stewardship Activity Report: Q2 2023
Will These Grey Swans Take Flight in 2024?
January a Bump on, Not the End of US Disinflation Journey
Moderation in US Wage Inflation Is Key Labor Market Trend
2024 ETF Impact Survey
Is the US Facing a Grand Era of De-Regulation?
Fed Cuts Delayed by Robust Labor Market Data
The Problem With Too Long of a Fed Delay?
Risk Sentiments Still Favor Equities
Master the Mechanics of ETF Trading – Prüfung (test)
Alpha Insights: Positioning for Peaking Yields
A Letter From Our CIO: Systematic Equity Update
US Elections: Global Spillover Effects
Modern Fixed Income
2022 Global Retirement Reality Report: US Snapshot
European Equities Overweighted
Quarterly Edition: Slowdown Ongoing but Rate Cuts on the Horizon Will Help
JPY Deeply Undervalued
US Unemployment Measures Are Gently Bottoming Out
Climate Scenarios: An Introduction