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Today’s complex markets require actionable insights that help identify opportunities now, while positioning for what’s next. In Quick takes on capital markets, we deliver short, timely takes on top-of-mind topics for investors.
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3Q recap: Resilience is reshaping the outlook
In the third quarter, markets absorbed higher rates, rising oil prices, and renewed inflation concerns, and continued to advance. Strong earnings, consumer spending, and sustained AI-related investment kept growth intact, although ...
October 2, 2026

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September jobs report: Taking the steam out of an October hike
October 2, 2026
Quick takes
3Q recap: Resilience is reshaping the outlook
In the third quarter, markets absorbed higher rates, rising oil prices, and renewed inflation concerns, and continued to advance. Strong earnings, consumer spending, and sustained AI-related investment kept growth intact, although that CAPEX may also be reinforcing a higher-for-longer rate environment. The result for investors is a broader opportunity set, highlighted by improved income in bonds, continued support for risk assets, and a greater premium on selectivity.
October 2, 2026
Bond market sell-off: Higher yields, stronger fundamentals
Government bond yields have recently risen sharply, pushing borrowing costs to their highest levels in years and extending the bond market sell-off. 10-year Treasury yields have moved above 5.2%, their highest level since 2007, while 30-year yields have climbed beyond 5.5%, the highest level since 2004.
September 29, 2026