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NDR: Will the FOMC choose inflation?

The latest NDR commentary highlights the increasingly difficult balancing act facing the Fed as policymakers weigh persistent inflation risks against signs of moderation in some inflation measures.

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NDR: Iran pushed the S&P 500 off typical midterm course

Heading into 2026, the U.S. midterm elections ranked high on investors’ lists of potential market-moving events. However, attention has shifted elsewhere as many now view the election outcome as...

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NDR: How the Datacenter Boom Ends

Following NDR's July 16 webinar, The AI Datacenter Boom: Bubble, Supercycle, or Something In Between?, investors are asking an important question: what could bring the AI datacenter boom to an end?

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NDR: Thematic update July 2026

Market leadership is evolving. While investors have focused heavily on a narrow group of market winners in recent quarters, recent market action suggests participation may be broadening as...

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NDR: Private Markets in Strategic Asset Allocation

NDR’s Strategic Asset Allocation team examines one of the most important questions facing allocators today: do private markets genuinely improve portfolio outcomes, or are their perceived benefits...

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NDR: Understanding Bitcoin

NDR’s Strategic Asset Allocation team explores a foundational shift underway in the financial system, driven by the emergence of bitcoin as both a new form of money and a new settlement network. What...

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NDR: Positioning for tighter monetary policy

NDR’s latest macro view examines a meaningful shift in the Federal Reserve’s posture, as policymakers signal a more forceful commitment to restoring price stability even as inflation expectations...

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NDR: See the Signals, Episode 32

Recorded June 9, 2026 - in this episode, NDR's Chief Economist Alejandra Grindal discusses China's economy. Alejandra notes that China’s economy is best described as resilient at the headline level...

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Signals in Focus: Rethinking Diversification and Market Stress

Traditional portfolio construction often centers on the 60/40 framework, but many investors overlook a critical distinction: asset allocation is not the same as risk allocation. While portfolios may...

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Signals in Focus: Evolving SAA: From Client Feedback to Risk-Aware Portfolio Design

NDR’s Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) framework is evolving as client feedback and new research continue to shape how portfolios are built and applied. Recent conversations highlight a growing focus...