Private markets have been viewed as a source of diversification and income, but recent performance is prompting a closer look at liquidity, structure, and inflation sensitivity.

RBA | May 29, 2026

Head of Multi-Asset Macro Investing Michael Contopoulos explains why, with credit spreads at historic tights and rates moving higher, investors should focus on resilient yield, as there is limited room for price appreciation.

RBA | May 26, 2026

The US Federal Reserve will soon have a new Chair. RBA's April Insight flags five key aspects of the deglobalization and inflation backdrop that suggest the Fed may be using an outdated playbook, including its 2% inflation target.

RBA | Apr 28, 2026

Some observers today have drawn parallels between the recent oil price surge spurring inflation and the oil shocks of the 1970s, but there are also stark similarities to the 1960s Guns & Butter period. 

RBA | Mar 31, 2026

We connect the geopolitical headlines to the macro backdrop and the practical positioning takeaways investors may be missing.

RBA | Mar 02, 2026

By the end of 2025, the U.S. equity market had been narrower for longer than during the Technology Bubble. One might assume this long stretch created unusual valuations and overlooked opportunities. 

RBA | Feb 25, 2026

In our latest Quick Insight, Deputy CIO Michael Contopoulos revisits three timeless investing principles that suggest a leadership shift in 2026 with international equities positioned to take the lead.

RBA | Feb 19, 2026

Momentum investing often looks Wile E. Coyote chasing the Road Runner off a cliff. Investors rush into hot trades, and instead of stopping at the cliff's edge, enthusiasm and a disregard for fundamentals expose their portfolios to unexpected risk.

RBA | Jan 30, 2026

2026 Year Ahead Video

After a year defined by speculation, markets enter 2026 focused on AI, mega-caps, and aggressive Fed cut expectations. Join Rich Bernstein on why “boring” investments driven by fundamentals, not excess liquidity, may offer a smarter path forward.

RBA | Dec 22, 2025

Our Year Ahead explores what could challenge the consensus outlook, how rate-cut expectations shape market behavior, and why quality, dividends, and broader opportunities may matter more than investors realize.

RBA | Dec 15, 2025