Private Credit’s Expansion Into Riskier Terrain
Direct lending has grown well beyond its middle market origins, and the terms governing that growth have weakened materially. Understanding where the…
Jun 16, 2026
Semiconductor Supply Chains: Resilience Gains and Remaining Vulnerabilities
Post-pandemic supply chain restructuring, CHIPS Act investment, and geopolitical pressure have reshaped semiconductor production geography. We assess where resilience has genuinely improved…
May 20, 2026
Jonathan Hartley
AI Infrastructure Investment: Separating Signal from Cycle
Hyperscaler capex on AI infrastructure has reached historic levels. We examine whether current investment levels are sustainable, which segments of the AI…
May 6, 2026
Mei Chen
Emerging Market Debt Under Pressure: Identifying the Stress Points
A strong dollar and sustained US rate pressure are testing emerging market balance sheets. We map the stress points, identify which sovereigns…
Apr 22, 2026
David Okafor
Inflation’s Second Chapter: Sticky Services and the Soft-Landing Debate
Goods inflation has retreated but services remain stubbornly elevated at nearly 4% YoY. We examine whether the Fed can achieve its 2%…
Apr 8, 2026
Mei Chen
Central Bank Divergence: What the Fed-ECB Split Means for Global Capital
The Federal Reserve and European Central Bank are on divergent paths for the first time in years. With the ECB at 2.00%…
Mar 25, 2026
Jonathan Hartley
M&A Activity in a High-Rate Environment: Where Deal Flow Is Moving
After two years of rate-suppressed deal volumes, M&A activity is recovering. We identify which sectors are leading the rebound, where buyers are…
Mar 11, 2026
David Okafor
Private Credit’s Ascent: Structural Shift or Cyclical Surge?
Private credit has grown from a niche alternative to a $1.7 trillion asset class. We examine whether this reflects a durable structural…
Feb 24, 2026
Mei Chen
Global Equity Markets: Mid-Year Outlook 2026
Equity markets have delivered outsized returns since 2023, with the S&P 500 nearly doubling. We assess whether fundamentals support continued gains or…
Feb 10, 2026
Jonathan Hartley