Macro

Picks and Shovels for the AI Era

June 4, 2026 | By William Sterling, Ph.D.

As AI spending races toward nearly $1 trillion annually, the most reliable winners may be the suppliers building the infrastructure, not the companies betting on AI's future revenues.

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Taxable Bond

Taxable Bond Snapshot May 2026

June 4, 2026 | By GW&K

Rates sold off while most risk assets rallied as the US and Iran inched closer to reaching a deal and extending the ceasefire in the Middle East. Economic data and robust corporate earnings growth also provided support.

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Municipal Bond

Municipal Bond Snapshot May 2026

June 3, 2026 | By GW&K

Municipals delivered modest gains in May, overcoming broader rate market volatility and near-record supply.

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Wealth Insights

The Importance of Tax Planning

May 20, 2026 | By Matthew Shumaker, CFP®, CWS®

Thoughtful tax planning can help reduce surprises and improve outcomes. Explore key strategies for retirees, investors, and families.

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Municipal Bond

Data Centers in Muniland: Watts at Stake

May 8, 2026 | By Jeffrey T. Devine

Data centers bring load growth—and new credit tradeoffs. See what it means for public power, water utilities, local governments, and state incentives.

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Macro

1Q26 GW&K Market Insights

May 7, 2026 | By Harold G. Kotler, CFA, William Sterling, Ph.D. & Daniel J. Fasciano, CFA, CMT, CAIA

GW&K’s 1Q26 conference call recap: outlook for growth/inflation, rates & credit, and the AI investment cycle — listen or read the transcript.

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Municipal Bond

Municipal Bond Snapshot April 2026

May 5, 2026 | By GW&K

Municipals posted their best April in over a decade despite Treasury weakness, heavy new issuance, and tax-related selling.

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Taxable Bond

Taxable Bond Snapshot April 2026

May 5, 2026 | By GW&K

April’s taxable bond market saw Treasury yields rise and spreads tighten; the Agg returned +0.11%. Our outlook stays neutral on duration.

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Macro

Private Credit: Systemic Risk or Growing Pains?

May 4, 2026 | By William Sterling, Ph.D.

Private credit has ballooned to a $1.8T market—and 2026 brought its first real stress test. Global Strategist Bill Sterling shares more on redemptions, rising defaults, AI-linked risks, and spillovers to public bonds.

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