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.
Fixed Income
Trump, Powell, and the Great Rate Debate
June 26, 2025 — There’s a new twist developing between President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. What began as a difference in. . . .
Municipal Fixed Income
Understanding the Hidden Risks in High-Yield Municipal Bonds
June 26, 2025 — Fixed income investors are often caught in a balancing act: the pursuit of higher yields versus the need to manage risk.. . . .
Fixed Income
Cooling on the Surface, Steady at the Core: Retail Sales Tell a Mixed Tale
June 24, 2025 — Retail sales may have stumbled in May, but don’t count the consumer out just yet. While the headline number showed the. . . .
Fixed Income
Energy is the New Inflation Wildcard
June 16, 2025 — Inflation may be cooling, but oil is heating things up. While recent data shows core prices easing, rising energy costs —. . . .
Fixed Income
Q2 GDP Set to Soar—Thanks to This Trade Twist
June 9, 2025 — A surge in imports ahead of potential tariffs distorted Q1 GDP, making the economy appear weaker than it is. Now, with. . . .
Fixed Income
A Reality Check on GSE Privatization
June 4, 2025 — Recently, there has been a renewed push from policymakers in Washington to explore the privatization of the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie. . . .
Responsible Investing
Jewish Values-Based Investing: Creating a Framework for Success
June 4, 2025 — Jewish Values-Based Investing (JVBI) is an approach that aligns financial decisions with the ethical and moral principles rooted in Jewish teachings,. . . .
Fixed Income
MBS Opportunities Amid Quiet Housing Market
June 2, 2025 — The US housing market remains in a state of inertia. Despite the arrival of the spring selling season, both new and. . . .
Responsible Investing
Responsible Investing Compendium
May 22, 2025 — The following is a comprehensive list of Sage’s research pieces segmented by subject category, including environmental, social, governance, fixed income, ETFs,. . . .
