In a rapidly evolving environment, our credit analysts offer their early takes on how key industries might fare.

We are monitoring two separate coronavirus scenarios, one in China and on in the U.S., in terms of when the health impact peaks and the extent of the economic slowdown. Against this backdrop, we highlight several actionable ideas.

Loomis Sayles analysts dove deep into the rapidly evolving green bond market. Read on for our findings.

The Secure Act provides financial advisors multiple opportunities throughout the coming year and beyond to engage in meaningful interactions with their clients and industry contacts regarding the impact of the new rules, and potentially create new relationships with prospects. This whitepaper will help you take advantage of the gift that will keep on giving and learn more about how you can grow your business by leveraging the benefits of The Secure Act.

This expansion cycle has lasted much longer than usual, and major market indicators have moved closer to recessionary levels. Does this mean there’s a downturn on the horizon? Brad McMillan, Commonwealth’s chief investment officer, looks at several factors that should determine where we’re headed and explains why a recession—if there is one—won’t be as bad as many fear.

The emergence of relatively low-cost renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, along with lower natural gas prices, and the conversion from coal to cheaper gas generation are transforming utilities into a growth sector that may offer some of the most favorable risk-adjusted return opportunities over the long term.

In this white paper, we reflect on the relative role, advantages and disadvantages of active vs. passive investing in emerging markets.

After false starts in the last few years, we believe emerging markets are set to deliver strong performance in the year to come.

Quantitative managers are creating investment strategies that harness AI. How should investors assess them?

We believe that bonds will continue to provide benefits in terms of both portfolio diversification and return. However, with absolute yields at low or even negative levels in some markets, these benefits may be muted relative to historical patterns. These dynamics heighten the need to take an active, global approach to a fixed income allocation.