Perspectives
Stay up to date on emerging industry issues and trends with Sage perspectives. From fixed income to sustainable investing, our experts cover a range of subject matter that is relevant to today’s advisors and consultants.
Municipal Fixed Income
How Corporate Market Activity Supports Municipal Prepaid Gas Bonds
September 2, 2025 — The recent $18 billion acquisition of JDE Peet’s by Keurig Dr Pepper has implications that extend beyond the corporate bond market. . . .
Fixed Income
The Labor Market’s Tell
September 2, 2025 — Over the past month, the labor market has taken center stage in the debate over the near-term trajectory of Fed policy.. . . .
Fixed Income
Retailer’s Guide: Economic Takeaways from Retailer Earnings
August 27, 2025 — Tariffs are emerging as a key challenge, pressuring margins and prompting supply chain shifts, especially for retailers with heavy exposure to. . . .
Fixed Income
Jackson Hole Marks Powell’s Readiness to Ease
August 25, 2025 — Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole last week marked a clear pivot from prior Fed communications, striking a more. . . .
Company Insights
The Purpose Behind the Name: Sage Advisory Services
For over a quarter-century, Sage Advisory Services has navigated the ever-shifting landscape of the investment industry, continually redefining risk, enterprise, and purposeful action. It is. . . .
Fixed Income
The Quiet Force Behind Economic Growth: Federal Spending’s Shifting Role
August 18, 2025 — One of the most important but often overlooked macroeconomic shifts in recent years is the changing role of federal government spending. . . .
Responsible Investing
Sage Evaluates 11 GICS Sectors for Sustainability Risks and Opportunities 2H25
August 15, 2025 — At Sage, we assess 1,500 corporate issuers quarterly using our Sage Leaf Score® Methodology. This custom framework includes quantitative and qualitative. . . .
Fixed Income
Q2 Earnings Unpacked: Where Momentum Builds and Risks Rise
August 13, 2025 — The Q2 2025 earnings season delivered a complex but revealing snapshot of corporate performance across sectors, shaped by resilient consumer demand,. . . .
Municipal Fixed Income
Active Management Uncovers Hidden Risks and Strategic Opportunities
August 11, 2025 — While muni bonds are often seen as safe havens, recent events remind us that credit risk is real — and sometimes. . . .