Research & Insights
Global Mid-Year Outlook 2026
Chief Market Strategist Ronald Temple explores the forces reshaping global markets in the second half of 2026—including a weakening US dollar, steepening yield curves in developed markets, and a narrowing performance gap between US and non-US markets.
The Role of Real Assets in Building Resilient Portfolios
Persistent inflation, moderating growth, and increased concentration in public equities have challenged traditional stock-and-bond diversification. Real assets can provide exposure to tangible, income-generating investments with intrinsic value, helping reduce reliance on public market pricing, preserve purchasing power, and support long-term resilience.
Clarity and Guidance in an Increasingly Complex Financial World
Wealth carries a heavy burden, and the choices it demands can feel overwhelming. Well-intentioned decisions, made one at a time, can leave portfolios fragmented and unnecessarily complex. Learn how Lazard Wealth brings clarity to an increasingly complicated world.
The Role of Private Credit in Modern Portfolios
Credit markets are shifting. Banks are pulling back on lending amid regulatory and balance sheet pressures, while investors face heightened volatility in public fixed income and elevated equity risk. Against this backdrop, private credit has emerged as an important structural complement within diversified portfolios.
From IPO to Enduring Wealth
An IPO can transform years of hard work into life-changing wealth—but it can also leave your financial future concentrated in a single stock. This guide outlines how to plan for a lock-up expiration, navigate trading restrictions and taxes, and build a disciplined diversification strategy.
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