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AI, Market Power, and Diminishing Labor Share
  • 21 May 2026

Macro Signposts highlights takeaways from the data analysis conducted by our team of economists and other experts.

What’s driving the surge in global interest rates?
  • 21 May 2026

We discuss how oil prices, US inflation, and geopolitical tensions are impacting rates, and look at rates under 3 key geopolitical scenarios.

Energy security in focus: how today’s crisis is reshaping the energy transition
  • 20 May 2026

From oil‑supply shocks to grid bottlenecks, energy is back at the heart of geopolitics. In a world where nearly 80% of primary energy still comes from fossil fuels, recent conflicts and supply disr...

Scale matters: navigating EM oil credit in volatile markets
  • 20 May 2026

EMD report Q2 2026

NAV Loans: Flexibility for Private Equity When Holding Periods Extend
  • 20 May 2026

NAV loans are being used earlier and more intentionally. For private equity firms, capital flexibility is prized today. Merger-and-acquisition (M&A) activity has cooled, while commodity prices and...

The Digital Economy Is Built on Real Assets
  • 20 May 2026

Artificial intelligence and the digital economy are driving unprecedented demand for electricity...

Tackling the Energy Cost of Scaling AI Memory
  • 20 May 2026

As AI models grow larger, energy use is becoming a major constraint. New hardware designs that rethink computation may offer a path to lower power consumption.

Agile currency hedging in index investing: Exploring the role of FX futures
  • 20 May 2026

As global index investing expands, agile FX hedging is increasingly vital. This article explores how FX futures can enhance currency risk management.

Ahead of the Curve: Monthly Bond Market Recap and Outlook – April 2026
  • 19 May 2026

Canadian bond markets halted their advance in March, following a surge in near-term inflation expectations driven by rising energy prices amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and concerns ar...