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Anthropic's S-1 reignited interest in AI this week, with investors discussing a $1.5–2 trillion valuation. The megacaps that reported after it failed to impress. Read more here...

The eurozone economy is rapidly losing momentum, while headline inflation is climbing towards 4%. Read more here.

US Treasuries are playing a coy game of waiting and watching for another attempt at a break above 4.5%.

Ever since 2022, the UK economy has grown much faster in the first quarter than in the rest of the year. Read more here.

While economists expected core CPI to increase 0.3% month-over-month, it came in a tick higher than expected at 0.4% (4.6% annualized).

While the S&P 500® Index was largely flat in the first two months of the year, the MSCI ACWI ex US Small Cap Index jumped 11%. Read more here.

Foreign exchange markets are focusing on energy prices instead of tech sector excitement. Taking a look at the Dollar Index, EUR/USD and GBP/USD to assess the current state of the FX market.

The Hartford International Opportunities Fund (I Share) underperformed the MSCI ACWI ex-USA Index during the quarter. Read more here.

In Q1 2026, Polen International Growth Portfolio returned -14.4% (net of fees) compared to -0.7% for the Index. Read more here.

Palantir (PLTR) reported the strongest quarter in its history. The company is now positioned alongside the chip and memory companies that build the AI revolution. Read more here.

There's a lot of optimism about a deal to be struck between the US and Iran. We're fine with that.

The 10Y gilt yield is hitting new records, and politics could turn a double-whammy into a triple-whammy. Read more here.

Surging gas prices are adding another layer of volatility to an already challenged auto sector. TD Cowen's Itay Michaeli discusses his outlook for the sector.

The 4% handle is where the fixed-rate receiver conversation begins in earnest. We've been here before.

Western Asset Gov/Corp Portfolios slightly outperformed the benchmark (gross of fees, underperformed net of fees). Read more here.

Given decelerating insurance pricing and declining interest rates (i.e. peak investment income yield), Arch is entering a period of slower growth. Read more here.

The federal government has unveiled a lower deficit and added $37.5 billion in spending plans in its Spring Economic Update.

Eurozone inflation rose to 3.0% in April on the back of higher energy prices, while core inflation came in at 2.2%.

FMI International Equity - Unhedged portfolio generally consists of 25-40 companies and is diversified across industries. Read more here.

Britain’s local elections are a potential market flashpoint. Minimal political risk is priced, even as bond yields hit post‑2008 highs of 5%.