More than two-thirds of survey respondents say that annuities can provide peace of mind and help protect against equity risk. But why do only 1 in 7 investors actually own them? Read the latest report - “Three reasons to seek annuity income.”

Sovereign credit ratings have declined globally over 15 years. Amid fiscal challenges, the $27T US Treasury market remains the world’s benchmark—proof that “in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.”

With over $7 trillion in cash on the sidelines and rates near their peak, what’s the smart move for investors? We’ll look at the Fed’s charts, past cycles, as well as potential risks and rewards.

As 30-year mortgage rates near 7% and home prices climb, we explore the risks and opportunities in mortgage-backed securities. Why do you think these assets are so sought after?

As the White House promotes its “one, big, beautiful” tax bill and while federal deficits could be approaching 7% of GDP, markets are constantly recalibrating. How are these policy shifts reshaping trade, taxes, and market fundamentals?

After a period of underperformance, fixed income has staged a remarkable comeback—regaining more than half of losses since early April. What’s behind this sharp reversal, and is it the start of a lasting trend or just a temporary bounce?

We are almost a month out post ‘Liberation Day.’ As we pass the 100 days of the second Trump administration, C-suite leaders and investors seem to be even more uncertain about the direction of policy and the economy than ever before.

Just about everyone is in shock and tried to digest this regime change at the IMF World Bank meeting last week. Views were all over the place, and Alejo Czerwonko, UBS’s CIO Emerging Markets was there on the front lines to capture it all.

In this episode, Sandy Kaul, Head of Innovation at Franklin Templeton, discusses AI and its relationship to client portfolios. What happens when they merge and what impact will that have on the role of the financial advisor?

The market's verdict so far has been harsh. Two critical questions emerge: Will they trigger a recession? And can the Federal Reserve respond effectively if inflation remains elevated?