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Monthly Checkpoints
  • 05 Mar 2026

Checkpoints is a comprehensive monthly chartbook highlighting major top-of-mind themes that could shape financial markets in the near term. In addition to the broader macroeconomic discussion, Chec...

Software’s Big Sell-Off: Structural Risk or Narrative Noise?
  • 05 Mar 2026

AI concerns are forcing a rapid reset of software stocks. But disruption rarely unfolds as fast as markets expect. Software stocks have suffered a rude awakening amid fears that artificial intellig...

Economic Update March 2026
  • 05 Mar 2026

Despite increasing geopolitical uncertainty in early 2026 driven by a more interventionist US policy stance, risk appetite remains intact, though sentiment is increasingly shaped by escalating geop...

IFM Investors flags up to $10 billion investment injection into Canada over the next decade
  • 05 Mar 2026

Global pension capital investor, IFM Investors (IFM), today announced that the right policy settings could lead to a further C$10 billion invested in Canada over the next 10 years, seeking risk-adj...

An evergreen future for emerging market private credit?
  • 05 Mar 2026

Recent volatility in US private credit has exposed strains within evergreen funds holding long-dated, illiquid loans. Felipe Berliner explains why emerging market private credit may offer a better...

Global Equity Pulse: Ramping up on consumer staples
  • 05 Mar 2026

Templeton Global Investments is increasing its focus on opportunities in the consumer staples sector, where compelling valuations, attractive dividends and potential earnings recovery beckon.

CIO Perspectives Podcast: SaaSpocalypse, the AI Death Star and Private Credit Indigestion
  • 05 Mar 2026

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of Brown Advisory. These views are not intended to be and should not be relied upon a...

Emerging Market Equities: Initial reaction to the US-Israeli strike on Iran
  • 05 Mar 2026

The Iran war has stirred geopolitical nerves; EM markets have so far reacted in line with broader risk sentiment rather than fundamentals. What are the key risks?

AI catalysts: Power, resources and public trust
  • 05 Mar 2026

AI’s rapid expansion is creating huge demand for energy and critical minerals, especially copper. Success will depend on finding reliable power sources, overcoming supply challenges, and building p...