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What the fog of war clouds: transition risks, inflation dynamics and spillovers
  • 11 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...

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.

Diversification in the age of AI: a practical toolkit
  • 27 May 2026

AI is concentrating markets in US and emerging market tech, weakening diversification and requiring more deliberate portfolio design.

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)

Citi México: protégete durante el gran torneo de fútbol
  • 27 May 2026

The great 2026 soccer tournament will fill Mexico, the United States and Canada with excitement. But just as the stadiums fill with fans, the digital world fills with malicious people who will use...