Macro

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What the fog of war clouds: transition risks, inflation dynamics and spillovers
  • 17 hours ago

Markets may be overly focused on outcomes—such as ceasefires—while overlooking transition dynamics and their broader economic implications. Waiting for durable concessions amid ongoing negotiations...

Duration offers an opportunity as odds grow for Iran off-ramp
  • 17 hours ago

Inflation, potential monetary tightening and the Iran conflict have pushed bond yields higher.

Eurozone outlook darkens amid energy crunch
  • 17 hours ago

Higher energy prices are squeezing growth and forcing the ECB’s hand.

Reassessing regional allocations: Opportunities in emerging markets
  • 27 May 2026

Look beyond the US: explore emerging markets’ growth potential, attractive valuations and diversification opportunities.

Tech in a Cross-Asset Portfolio
  • 27 May 2026

Additional Contributors: Alla Harmsworth and Maureen Hughes About the Authors Inigo Fraser JenkinsInigo Fraser Jenkins is Co-Head of Institutional Solutions at AB. He wa...

Allocate with Intent: Active Equity Strategies for Changing Markets
  • 27 May 2026

For asset owners, the key question is where and how active strategies can be most effective. Equity investors are facing monumental questions about their allocation strategies in a new market regim...

How AI Is Changing the Landscape for Insurers
  • 27 May 2026

As AI’s pace of change accelerates, insurers must adapt their businesses and investments. AI is reshaping the outlook for insurers as both risk carriers and investors. At AB’s April 2026 Rethinkin...

Emerging Markets Rebound Despite Energy Risks
  • 27 May 2026

A strong rally in emerging markets may be masking risks tied to oil prices and inflation. Explore these vulnerabilities and whether the recovery is likely to last.

US Endowment Study: Top 17 Funds Asset Allocation, Risk, and Risk-Adjusted Returns
  • 27 May 2026

By Mila Sherman, PhD, Professor of Finance, Shhreya Anand, Jonathan Fula, Hurditya Lohia (students), and Alternatives Class Advisor: Kristen Walters (alumni)