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Economic Update December 2025
  • 11 hours ago

Global markets ended 2025 on firmer footing than expected in what was a turbulent year. Tariff shocks faded, but trade tensions and policy uncertainty loom for 2026.

Beyond the Magnificent Seven: How US SMID caps are riding the AI wave
  • 1 day ago

US SMID companies are emerging as quiet powerhouses in the AI economy.

LDI focus: Diversification benefits of US securitised credit
  • 1 day ago

US securitised assets offer diversification benefits in a marketplace that offers attractive yields for its high-quality nature. When blended into LDI portfolios there is opportunity to enhance col...

Target AI and policy-led growth, from US to emerging markets
  • 1 day ago

As AI powers large-cap growth companies and lifts emerging market sentiment, monetary easing and deregulation are creating opportunities in cyclical sectors like small caps and banks.

Pursue bond upside with active short duration and credit
  • 1 day ago

Rising deficits, persistent inflation, and steepening yield curves demand active management across securitized assets, investment-grade corporates, and high yield.

New Zealand equity outlook 2026
  • 1 day ago

We expect the following five factors to support the New Zealand equity market in 2026: interest rate relief, recovery by cyclical sectors, favourable export conditions, shift in KiwiSaver-related i...

Target AI and policy-led growth from US to emerging markets
  • 1 day ago

As AI powers large-cap growth companies and lifts emerging market sentiment, monetary easing and deregulation are creating opportunities in cyclical sectors like small caps and banks.

Macroeconomic Outlook 2026
  • 1 day ago

Global economic expansion continues, supported by policy shifts, AI investment, and fiscal stimulus. But uncertainty lingers amid trade and geopolitical risks.

StepStone Infrastructure and Real Assets 2H25 House Views
  • 1 day ago

We are pleased to present our 2H2025 House Views on the state of the infrastructure market. Our House Views are developed using a combination of top-down macroeconomic analysis and bottom-up ins...