Highlights from the week of April 3 – April 9, 2026.

The first phase of the AI trade rewarded broad calls: “Buy power!” “Sell software!” The next phase will require much more discrimination across business models, capital structures, and industries.

As Voya Investment Management continues to build momentum, we remain grounded in a simple principle: keep clients at the center of every decision.

Even as geopolitical uncertainty clouds growth, attractive yields in high-quality fixed income offer durable return and portfolio resilience.

In falling-rate environments, commercial mortgage loans can potentially improve returns—while mitigating portfolio volatility.

If inflation isn’t fully broken and growth isn’t overheating, how much risk should fixed income investors take— and where?

Amid a backdrop of positive technicals and emerging late-cycle behavior, high starting yields should anchor returns once again in 2026.

With spreads tight and issuance set to rise, elevated all-in yields remain the key force anchoring investment grade credit returns in 2026.

The software sector is high yield private credit’s largest borrower by debt outstanding. As some software companies grapple with the specter of AI-driven obsolescence and slowing growth, it’s worth taking a closer look at your direct lending investments.

Improving global equity fundamentals and valuations argue for a more balanced approach.