Markets in Motion: Shifts Transforming Economies and Markets
In this episode, Jon Hubbard and Kim Hyland, joined by Kevin Dwan, explore global economic shifts impacting asset allocation. What can history teach us about regime shifts? Listen as the team discusses labor dynamics, trade impacts, and transformative themes shaping markets and capital expectations.
History teaches us that governments struggle to rein in liquidity once it’s been unleashed. We’re entering a new paradigm in which tangible fixed investment is replacing financial engineering. In this new environment, the disruption of profit pools may advantage active managers.
The Wisdom of Earnings: Why EAFE’s Past Holds Lessons for its Future
August 26, 2025
In the latest Strategist's Corner, Rob Almeida examines the role of earnings as the primary driver of market performance, contrasting the MSCI EAFE Index's outperformance during 2000-2008 with its lag over the past 15 years due to weaker earnings. Highlights include how economic shifts, including higher spending, input costs, and investment demands, may set the stage for future EAFE outperformance and underscores the importance of focusing on earnings fundamentals amidst changing global conditions to identify market opportunities.
Shutdowns and Markets: Historically, Business as Usual
October 1, 2025
Perspective on the historical market impacts of US Government shutdowns, noting their typically short-lived effects on GDP and market indices, while suggesting potential opportunities for active investors in sectors reliant on government funding.
The Inside View Summary - Markets in Motion: Shifts Transforming Economies and Markets
August 27, 2025
Our industry experts discuss how accelerating economic and market shifts across the globe have significant implications on asset allocations. In this summary, you'll learn how the structural shifts in today's rapidly evolving economic landscape is critical for long-term portfolio success.
MFS Long Term Capital Market Expectations: July 2025
July 18, 2025
The July 2025 edition of MFS' Long-Term Capital Market Expectations includes proprietary expectations that look at return and risk across a variety of asset classes and regions. This version details our view of current economic and capital market conditions.
Webcast: 2025 Expectations - A New Mindset for Portfolio Design
February 4, 2025
After a year that surprised many of us, what will 2025 bring? Watch the replay of our recent webinar for a discussion of 2024 market shifts and the impact of these changes on expectations for this year.
History teaches us that governments struggle to rein in liquidity once it’s been unleashed. We’re entering a new paradigm in which tangible fixed investment is replacing financial engineering. In this new environment, the disruption of profit pools may advantage active managers.
The Wisdom of Earnings: Why EAFE’s Past Holds Lessons for its Future
August 26, 2025
In the latest Strategist's Corner, Rob Almeida examines the role of earnings as the primary driver of market performance, contrasting the MSCI EAFE Index's outperformance during 2000-2008 with its lag over the past 15 years due to weaker earnings. Highlights include how economic shifts, including higher spending, input costs, and investment demands, may set the stage for future EAFE outperformance and underscores the importance of focusing on earnings fundamentals amidst changing global conditions to identify market opportunities.
Shutdowns and Markets: Historically, Business as Usual
October 1, 2025
Perspective on the historical market impacts of US Government shutdowns, noting their typically short-lived effects on GDP and market indices, while suggesting potential opportunities for active investors in sectors reliant on government funding.
The Inside View Summary - Markets in Motion: Shifts Transforming Economies and Markets
August 27, 2025
Our industry experts discuss how accelerating economic and market shifts across the globe have significant implications on asset allocations. In this summary, you'll learn how the structural shifts in today's rapidly evolving economic landscape is critical for long-term portfolio success.
MFS Long Term Capital Market Expectations: July 2025
July 18, 2025
The July 2025 edition of MFS' Long-Term Capital Market Expectations includes proprietary expectations that look at return and risk across a variety of asset classes and regions. This version details our view of current economic and capital market conditions.
Webcast: 2025 Expectations - A New Mindset for Portfolio Design
February 4, 2025
After a year that surprised many of us, what will 2025 bring? Watch the replay of our recent webinar for a discussion of 2024 market shifts and the impact of these changes on expectations for this year.