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Opportunities for Private Equity: Finding Growth in a Downturn

Private equity has performed well even in the most volatile times. However, we now enter a period where the outlook is uncertain. Mounting concerns over a downturn continue to be driven by geopolitical instability, changing societal expectations, pockets of market excess and sector disruption, and the overall length of the current economic expansion.

As economic uncertainty persists, growth slows down, and capital becomes more scarce, it is imperative for firms to streamline operations and mitigate risk in order to win big. For PE firms who are upping their game operationally, there’s still plenty of opportunity in a downturn.

In this whitepaper, you’ll learn:

  • What PE leaders can expect from the forthcoming economic downturn
  • How ESG investing is evolving—among investors and corporate narratives
  • The power AI plays in sourcing lucrative deals and bringing them over the finish line

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Mid-Year AI Checkpoint: The Shift from Wow to Work

The first half of 2026 marked a turning point for AI. The focus shifted away from breakthrough demos to the harder questions of deployment, integration, and real-world impact. As AI became more deeply embedded in products, workflows, and business operations, organizations faced new questions around measurement, governance, workforce impact, trust, and control.
Mid-Year AI Checkpoint: The Shift from Wow to Work, by Sarah Hoffman. A graphic with a timeline, a sparkling marker, and an AIAIAI logo.

A Tale of Two Economies: Divergences Shaping Financial Services in H2 2026

In this report, we explore key expert and analyst perspectives on the relevant themes shaping the financial services landscape for H2, including scaled AI infrastructure, diversification and asset re-positioning, a deepening K-shaped economy bearing resemblance to the ’70s, and a wave of IPO and deal activity prevailing despite macroeconomic headwinds.
Title slide for "A Tale of Two Economies: Divergences Shaping Financial Services in H2 2026" by Barb Tague, featuring an illustration of a signpost and a bar chart.

Global Oil and Gas Market: Iran War Fallout and Future Outlook

Drawing on broker research, industry tracking data, and expert analysis available in the AlphaSense platform, this report covers how governments, corporations, and investors are adapting amid uncertainty.
Title slide for "Global Oil and Gas Market: Iran War Fallout and Future Outlook," featuring an isometric illustration of an oil tanker and barrels.

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