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Credit Style Factors Explained
Positioning the Pieces
Stewardship Activity Report: Q2 2024
Fixed Income Midyear Outlook: Phase Transition
The Case for Active Investing in Equities
Long-Term Asset Class Forecasts: Q3 2024
The Markets
More Cash Sales, Longer Sale Cycle for US Existing Homes
LDI Monthly Update: February 2024
The Changing World of LDI
Quantifying Supply Chain ESG Risks: A Flexible Framework
Real Assets Insights: Q3 2024
Canada Inflation Continues to Ease
Economic parallels: China's future and the echoes of Japan's lost decades
Market Regime Indicator: Q4 2023
Insurance, Climate-Related Risks and the Rising Cost of Living
US Disinflation Has Further to Run
Investment Research Offsite 2024 Recap
Equities and the Path Forward
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: Q4 2023
Climate Facts
Australian Retirement Survey During a Time of Change
2024 US Election – Big or Small Macro Policy Shift Coming?
Emerging Markets Outlook 2024
Credit Style Factors Can Provide Crucial Insights During Late-Cycle Market Resilience
Asset Tokenization in Capital Markets
EM Small Caps: Embrace Economic Growth with a Lower China Dependency
Quantum Computing: Evolution or Revolution?
Market Regime Indicator: Q1 2024
Netherlands Snapshot 2020
UK Autumn Budget Signals Fiscal Expansion
UK Elections: Potential for Upside Surprises
Equity Outlook: At the Turn of the Tide
UK Election Outlook
Path to Lower Rates Won’t Be Uniform
USD Holds Steady in Tight Range
Emerging Market Debt
Market Forecasts: Q1 2024
A Time for Sentiment
Optimizing Your Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio
GCC Fixed Income: An Alternative Diversifier to Core Allocations
Bank of England Considers Rate Cut in Coming Quarters
Is AI the Right Prescription for the Health Care Industry?
Bond Yields Rise as US Election Draws Near
A Letter From Our CIO: Indexed Fixed Income Update
Outlook Improves for Fixed Income
Growth Fuels Currency Moves
Supply Chains Before and After the Pandemic
Gains in US Services Employment Near Pre-Covid Norms
Real Talk on Real Rates: A Data-Driven Look at the New Rate Paradigm
Market Forecasts: Q2 2024
Italian Tax - SSGA Pooled Fund
Environmental Stewardship Highlights
Emerging Market Debt at State Street Global Advisors
USD Strength Hinges on Policy Stance
Market Concentration, Dispersion, and the Active-Passive Debate
The Rise in Systematic Credit Investing
Six Grey Swans That Could Move Markets in 2024
Real Assets and Private Market Liquidity Considerations
Managing Private Market Asset Allocations
An Introduction to Systematic Active Fixed Income
A Case For: Sustainable Climate Bond Strategy
Climate Scenarios: An Introduction
Overweight in High Yield Extended
Yen Set for Gains in Volatile Markets
A Fundamental Approach to Climate Risk Assessment
An Update on Dividend Aristocrats
Yen: Opportunistic, but Limited Intervention
A Customized Climate Bond Strategy
Striking a More Defensive Posture
Sector ETF Momentum Map
Forecasts Improve for the Agg
Weekly Economic Perspectives, 26 April 2024
The Fed forays into ETFs
Another Robust Quarter for US Household Consumption
USD Poised for Downward Correction
An Enhanced Approach to Broad Emerging Markets Equity Exposure
European Parliament Elections Matter in the Medium Term
How Challenged are the US and Canadian Housing Sectors?
The Impact of Crisis-Driven Dividend Cuts
Systematic Equity — Active: Alpha Innovation and Advanced Technology
The Retirement Prism: Seeing Now and Later
Building a Portfolio: A Closer Look at Our Process
Calmer times ahead for Global Aggregate?
Introduction to Barclays QPS
The Tidal Wave of Global Debt: Causes and Consequences
Portfolio Protection: A Renaissance for Government Bonds
European Equities Overweighted
Defined Benefit Dynamism: Navigating Towards Better Outcomes
What Does the Downward Interest Rate Trajectory Imply for Infrastructure Investors?
Is Trump a Green Light for Convertibles and US High Yield?
LDI Monthly Update: January 2024
LDI Monthly Update: November 2023
Global High Yield Update – Q4 2023
US Jobs Data Not Bad Enough
Black Sheep of US Macro Proves Economy Slowing
The French Election and the Markets
Gold Nuggets: Records Are Made to Be Broken
USD Down, but Not Yet Out
What to Know About the Dutch Pension Reform
Optimizing a Global Credit Portfolio
SSGA Canadian Long-Term Asset Class Forecasts
Stewardship Activity Report: Q1 2024
Putting Investment Decisions Into Context
Unlocking the Securities Lending Potential of UCITS ETFs
Global Convertible Bonds: A Balanced Profile for a Soft Landing
Cross-Team Collaboration Sparks Fresh Perspectives
Navigating the Risk/Return Trade-off in SAFI Portfolios
European ETF Industry Evolution
Can Japanese Equities Recover to New Highs?
Will Red Sea Trade Disruptions Be a Pandemic-Level Shipwreck?
Bank Deposits Versus Money Market Funds
A Letter From Our CIO: Systematic Equity Update
Active Quantitative Equity Quarterly
Quarterly Edition: Gentle Step Down in Global Growth
Tariffs Pose Risk to the US Deficit
Real Assets Insights: Q1 2024
Global Market Portfolio 2024
Is It Time for a Temporary USD Correction?
EU Climate Benchmarks: Standards and Implications
Systematic Equity- Active: Quarterly Q3 2023
Is the End Well-Nigh for Quantitative Tightening?
Our Approach to LDI
The Consequences of the Global Liquidity Crisis for Emerging Markets Investors
The Case for Emerging Markets Small-Cap Equity
Webcast Fed Liquidity Programs and ETFs
De-Risking Effectively Using Fixed Income Building Blocks
Our Approach to Leveraged Loan Indexing: A Q&A
Could We See Further USD Gains?
Elections
Asset Stewardship Report 2018
Macro Resilience Continues to Support Markets
Market Forecasts: Q4 2024
State of the Market
Emerging Market Debt Market Commentary: May 2024
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: January 2024
Investing in Sustainable Growth: Q4 2023
Guide to Using the Sector Momentum Map
When Policy Rates Are Higher Than Growth
Shining a Light on Small Caps
An Active Fundamental Approach to the US Market
Emerging Market Debt Market Commentary: April 2024
Implementation Alpha: Adding Value in Indexed Fixed Income
Emerging Markets: Choose the Right Target
Exploring the Link Between Stock Price Volatility and ESG Scores
Emerging Market Debt: Market Commentary Q2 2024
LDI Monthly Update: December 2023
Climate Bond Investing — Reduce the Carbon, Fund the Transition
How To Invest: A Step by Step Guide
Odds of RBA Rate Hike Increase
Looking Back and Forward
Back to the Futures: How Derivative Pricing Can Impact Index Funds
Making Connections
The Case for Systematic Investing in Credit
Stewardship Activity Report: Q4 2023
China’s 2020 National People’s Congress: The Big Policy Pivot
Emerging Market Equities: A Golden Era for Alpha Gen?
US Elections: Global Spillover Effects
High Yield Still in Focus
The Problem With Too Long of a Fed Delay?
Dividend Income for Stability As We Approach Peak Rates
Emerging Opportunities
Robust Growth in UK Services Activity
Trading Best Practices for Volatile Markets
A Detailed Look at Climate Transition Risk Data
Global High Yield Update Q1 2024
Building a Better Benchmark for Leveraged Loan Indexing
Will These Grey Swans Take Flight in 2024
Tipping Point: Is The RBA On Track For A Rate Hike?
2022 Global Retirement Reality Report: US Snapshot
Commodities Set for Revival Amid Global Shifts
ECB Has Room to Cut More
Why an Equal-Weighted Index Is Not in Fact Equal
Inflation Relief Boosts Rate Cut Expectations
2020 Vision: Focus on Finding Opportunities
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: October 2024
US Housing Sector Soft Patch Broadens
US Election 2024: The Final Countdown
Decoding the Market Reaction to Trump’s Win
Japan’s Path Ahead Amid Political Uncertainty
5 Questions Every Scheme Should Ask in 2024
Fixed Income Outlook 2024
Elections and Equities: The Impact of the US Election on Sector Investing
Fiscal (In)Stability
India: Where the Fireworks Come From
Market Regime Indicator: Q2 2024
Emerging Market Debt Enhancing a Global Bond Portfolio
EU Climate Benchmarks: Paris Aligned or Climate Transition?
Q4 2024 Bond Compass
Canada Snapshot
Investing in Sustainable Growth: Q2 2024
An Advanced Perspective on Securities Lending
How Bank Loan ETFs Can Complement Private Market Allocations
Zooming Out: A Comprehensive Approach to Defining Economic Cycles
Espresso
Broadening Out From Tech
Labor Market Resilience Offsets Geopolitical Tensions
Putting the Power of AI to Work in Investing
Making It Plain: Our Asset Stewardship Approach
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: August 2024
Global High Yield Update – Q2 2024
Key Takeaways from the Fed Meeting
Monthly Cash Review November 2024
Expectations Improve for US Equities
Plenty of Drama, But Same Story
European ETFs Proved Resilient in 2023
Convexity in Fixed Income Portfolio Management
Stewardship Activity Report: Q2 2023
Long-Term Asset Class Forecasts: Q2 2024
US Dollar Looks Oversold
EU Climate Benchmarks, Part 3
Navigating Sustainable Investing Regulation as a Driver of Opportunity and Risk
Implementation: Going from Theory to Action
US Consumers Inflation Expectations Normalize
Ireland Snapshot 2020
Investing in the Future Approaches to Climate Change in Portfolios
Latest Data Suggests Need for Urgency
Shifting Sands: The GCC’s Equity Market Transformation
Mortgage Optimism Boosts Sentiment
The Weekly ETF Brief
Takeaways from the Taiwan Election
A Capital Efficient Approach for Managing DB Plan Assets
The Case for Allocating to Emerging Market Debt
Framework More Constructive on US Large Caps
January a Bump on, Not the End of US Disinflation Journey
Europe in the Spotlight
Equity Outlook 2024
Role of Active and Indexing in Fixed Income Portfolios
Global Retirement Reality Report
US Economy Is Slowing
Quarterly Edition: Slowdown Ongoing but Rate Cuts on the Horizon Will Help
Worsening US Labor Differential Flashes Warning Sign
The Challenging Sustainable Investing Landscape One Size Does Not Fit All
China’s Balance of Payments Matters More Than Ever
Stage Being Set for Bank of Japan Rate Hike
Expectation Improves for Equities
Q4 2024 Credit Research Outlook
The Outlook for Emerging Market Debt Improves
LDI Monthly Update: March 2024
US Continuing Unemployment Claims Near Cycle Highs
Fed Cuts Delayed by Robust Labor Market Data
Unlocking Opportunities in the Forgotten 493
Q4 2024 Cash Outlook
Skilling Up During Disruption
Capturing Leveraged Loan Beta: How Index Strategies Can Be an Effective Vehicle for Loan Market Exposure
Controlling Risk in Systematic Active Fixed Income Portfolios
What Does the Return of Oil Volatility Mean for Commodities?
US Equities Keep Rolling: Could It Really Be This Easy?
US Small & Mid Caps — Moderating Inflation Makes All the Difference
The Bullish Case for Japanese Equities
Market Forecasts: Q3 2024
Implementing Your De-Risking Strategy: Plan-by-Plan Considerations
The US Housing Recession Is Over
US Public Debt at Record High
10-Year Yield Climbs Against Fed Policy
Rising Political Risks Drive Currency Markets
A Turn to Japan
Constructing and Implementing a SAFI Portfolio
G10 Currencies to Remain Range Bound
ESG Insights
Global CIO Reaction to US Presidential Election
ESG in Emerging Market Sovereign Debt: An Evolving Conversation
Quality: The Path to Durable Competitive Advantage
Peeling Back the Onion: Understanding What Goes into an ESG Rating
India Elections: Mind the Policy Gap
April CPI Data Brings Relief
Regaining Retirement Confidence in a Post-Pandemic Environment
How to Position for Geopolitical Shocks in 2024
Case Studies on Climate-Thematic Equity Investment Solutions
Five Reasons to Invest with the Fundamental Growth and Core Equity Team
France’s Fiscal Fragility Strains the Eurozone
Softening US Data Warrants Cautious Fed Approach
The Wait Is Over
Bond Valuations Remain Unfazed
High Yield Now an Overweight
Decoupling Volatility of Bonds vs Stocks
Emerging Market Debt Commentary: Q1 2024
Can Machine Learning Improve Portfolio Risk-Adjusted Performance? A Smart Beta Case Study
Risk Sentiments Still Favor Equities
Overview: Systematic Active Fixed Income Signals
Hold the R-Star Verdict
2024 ETF Impact Survey
Unlocking the Korea Discount
Pessimistic US Consumers May Have A Point, After All
An Unusual Mortgage Refinancing Cycle Ahead
How Indexed High Yield Can Complement Private Market Allocations
Convex — and Ahead of the Curve: SPDR Global Convertible Bond ETF Turns 10
Trump’s Triumph Delivers Equity Sector Winners and Losers
Why & How S&P 500 ESG Leaders Works
Adapt and Thrive: Evolution and Innovation in Emerging Markets
Q3 Credit Research Outlook
Is Sentiment Turning?
EMD Hard Currency
Our Annual Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report is Here
2024 US Presidential Election Preview
Regaining Retirement Confidence in a Post-Pandemic Environment
2024 Midyear Global Market Outlook
Investment Implications of BOJ’s Great Normalization
Systematic High Quality Corporate Fixed Income: August 2024
US Small Businesses Scale Back Hiring, Compensation Plans
Third Quarter 2019 Forecast
SSGAL Section 172 Statement
2022 Global Retirement Reality Report: Ireland Snapshot
Positioning The Pieces: GMO Implementation Guide
Distribution Trades: What Are They and How Can They Benefit ETF Investors?
Keep a Foot in Each Camp with Convertible Bonds
India Surpasses China in MSCI Index
Non-defense Aircraft Weigh on US Durable Goods Orders
Patents: Intangible Assets as a Signal for Innovation and Future Prospects
European Equities Continue to Find Favor
Charitable Asset Management
Introduction to SPDR Portfolio Consulting
US Inflation Target Not in Hand, but in Sight
Featured Insights
US Election Wrap-up: The Comeback President and What Happens Next
Global Forecasts Are Little Changed
Software: Still Eating the World Just Taking a Pause to Digest
Liquidity in SAFI Portfolios
US Consumer Credit Dynamics Send Cautionary Signals
Emerging Market Debt: Market Commentary Q3 2024
Canada GDP Growth Exceeds Expectations
Real Assets Review
Global High Yield Update – Q3 2024
The Evergreen Case for a Strategic Allocation to High Yield
Understanding Money Market Funds
The Fixed Income Side of Factor Investing: What Investors Need to Know
Time Again for Outcome Investing?
Election Overshadows Fed's Rate Cut
High Yield in Focus
A Balanced Approach in US Equities is Starting to Pay Dividends
Path Clear for Rate Cut in September
US Unemployment Measures Are Gently Bottoming Out
Active and Index: Fixed Income Building Blocks
The Case for High Yield
2022 Global Retirement Reality Report: UK Snapshot
The Growing US Budget Deficit
The Performance of US Equities in Election Years Over the Last Century
Fixed Income Sustainable Investing : Combining Performance & Responsible Investing
Weighing Your De-Risking Options
Inflation Continues to Dominate Market Action
Market Volatility’s Back: Get In and Out with Liquid ETFs
S&P 500 Leadership Shifts Beyond Tech
Convertibles Well Positioned for a Soft Landing
Q3 2024 Cash Outlook
Bonds are Back Where to Look, What to Do in 2024
Stewardship Activity Report: Q3 2023
Investment Trends Among Sovereign Wealth Funds
Sentiment Turns Positive for Emerging Markets
Fixed Income Roadmap 2024
Asset Stewardship Report
Three Climate-Transition Stock Stories
Emerging Markets Beyond China
Alpha Insights: Positioning for Peaking Yields
Political and Economic Unknowns Drive Equity Sector Shifts
Disinflation Exception? The Special Case Of Insurance Costs
Inflation Report Surprises Fade Rate Cut Prospects
EM Equities at a Crossroads: Which Signs to Follow?
Long-Term Asset Class Forecasts: Q4 2024
The Role of Active, Index and Systematic Investing in Fixed Income Portfolios
Is the US Facing a Grand Era of De-Regulation?
Making Private Credit Allocations vs Leveraged Loans and High Yield
Central Bank Check-In: What’s Next Around the Globe
SPDR® ETFs Throughout the COVID-19 Crisis
Lending Returns Decline Along With Volatility
A Better Macro Policy Framework for Europe
MPFL Section 172 Statement
UK Budget: 7 Takeaways for UK Pension Schemes
Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Outlook 2024
The Modernization of Bond Market Trading and its Implications
2023 Global Retirement Reality Report Ireland Snapshot
Ripples From China
2023 Global Retirement Reality Report: US Snapshot
US Macro Data Coming in Hot and Cold
Achieving New Frontiers The Role of Bonds in Sustainable Investing
Mexico’s New Government: A Pivotal Moment for the Country’s Investment Story
Expect Bank of England to Cut in August
The Case for Defensive Equity Strategies
Master the Mechanics of ETF Trading – Prüfung (test)
US Elections Finish Line in Sight: Revisiting Our Outlook
Playback of Client Call: Liquidity Update with Global Trading
Emerging Market Debt Outlook: Opportunities Amid Uncertainty
2023 Global Retirement Reality Report: UK Snapshot
Systematic Equity- Active: Quarterly
September CPI Stronger Than Expected
Fed Balance Sheet And Financial System Liquidity Measures
Gaps and Overlaps in SMID-Cap Exposure
Time to Play Defense in the Bond Proxy Sectors?
Exploring the Full Spectrum of Fixed Income Strategies
US Unemployment Rate Bottoming Out Gently but Surely
Emerging Market Debt Market Commentary: February 2024
China’s Latest Stimulus: Boosting Price, not Earnings