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Real Rates, Repriced Credit and the Case for a Short Fed Cycle

September 22, 2026

The Fed has turned hawkish, and the market is now pricing several more hikes. Our fixed income team isn't convinced. Core U.S. inflation is still drifting lower, most of this year's yield move has come from real rates rather than inflation expectations, and the disinflation case remains intact — all of which argues for a shorter path than consensus expects. On this episode of Disruptive Forces, host Anu Rajakumar sits down with Ashok Bhatia, Neuberger's Chief Investment Officer and Global Hea...

A New Growth Plane for Japanese Equities

August 18, 2026

Japanese equities have undergone one of the most significant re-ratings in the developed world — but the story is evolving. The early phase was about leaner balance sheets and better capital management. Now, under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the focus has shifted to earnings growth itself, and markets have responded in turn. Yet foreign inflows remain well below the Abenomics era peak, suggesting room to run.   On this episode of Disruptive Forces, host Anu Rajakumar speaks with Kei Okamur...

Mid-Year Scorecard: Assessing Our Solving For 2026 Calls

July 16, 2026

At the end of last year, Neuberger's investment leaders laid out five themes to guide investors through 2026. Since then, a regional war in the Middle East and a global oil shock have reshaped the macro landscape — testing some calls while reinforcing others. Policy divergence has exploded wider. The AI buildout has accelerated beyond expectations. And markets are navigating a frothier, more dispersed environment heading into the second half. On this episode of Disruptive Forces, host Anu Raj...