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
Fed Delivers Jumbo Cut Amid A Divided Committee
September 19, 2024 — The FOMC initiated its long-awaited policy action with an outsized 50 basis point cut, lowering the federal funds rate from a. . . .
Responsible Investing
Responsible Investing ETFs: Here for the Long Term
September 12, 2024 — In 2024, the Responsible Investing (“RI”) ETF space has navigated a dynamic and complex landscape, marked by significant shifts in investor. . . .
Municipal Fixed Income
Heavy Summer Bond Issuance By Texas School Districts Creates Value Opportunity For Municipal Investors
September 11, 2024 — In Texas, heavy population inflows over the last several years have created significant infrastructure needs throughout the state, particularly for new. . . .
Fixed Income
Is the Labor Market Weak Enough to Warrant a 50 Basis Point Fed Cut?
September 9, 2024 — Last week, the long-awaited labor data showed a weakening labor market, but didn’t give clear signals for the Fed to cut. . . .
Responsible Investing
Re-imagining the US Maritime Industry
September 6, 2024 — Maritime shipping, shipbuilding, and port infrastructure are seen by many nations around the globe as key strategic areas to address for. . . .
Fixed Income
The Time Has Come
August 26, 2024 — Last week Fed Chair Jerome Powell made his long-awaited remarks at the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, where he solidified. . . .
Retirement
The Pitfalls of Predicting Market Returns: Analyzing Capital Market Assumptions Over the Past Decade
August 23, 2024 — Consultants and asset managers use capital market assumptions (CMAs) to inform their expectations for asset returns and risks and to guide. . . .
Responsible Investing
Clean Energy in America: The Inflation Reduction Act Turns Two
August 22, 2024 — When the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law by President Biden two years ago, many were hailing the “Green. . . .
Responsible Investing
Sage Responsible Investment Policy
This report outlines Sage’s Responsible Investment and Governance policies, including the responsibilities of both the Investment Committee and Research & Risk Analysis Team, and the. . . .