Italy may be conduit for EM contagion
If Italy's populist government increases government debt, prices of Italian bonds and banks could drop and trigger a larger crisis for the region and world.
Putnam Perspectives
Research insights from active investors
Three risks or three myths
Many of the risks dominating the financial headlines in 2018 are more myth than reality.
Fed actions create a long-term opportunity
We believe fiscal stimulus will lead the Fed further down the tightening path, and could potentially create long-term opportunity.
China’s quest for artificial intelligence
China's hardware tech companies are embracing artificial intelligence, including self-driving cars and surveillance, as the government promotes AI hubs.
The broader meaning of a better earnings harvest
We believe the earnings recession in 2015 and the first half of 2016 marked the beginning of a new earnings cycle.
Sustainable investing: Assessing the choices
Sustainable investing is growing in popularity, and investors should be thoughtful about choosing from a range of strategies and portfolios.
Interest-rate risk is elevated
Gains in employment may herald greater rate risk, giving investors reason to consider income opportunities outside of traditional bond benchmarks.
Are international stocks truly cheap?
On the surface, U.S. stocks appear more expensive than international stocks, but a quantitative comparison reveals the impact of sector valuations.
Why we feel recession talk is premature
The yield curve and Leading Economic Indicators are two effective recession indicators that offer insights on potential opportunities and risks ahead.