Highlights from the week of May 29 – June 4, 2026.

Government-backed mortgage bonds have outperformed during some of the market’s worst quarters. Here’s how they work and what their track record has historically meant for investors seeking diversification.

Jim Lydotes breaks down three market signals: a shift in enterprise AI spending, energy reshoring after Iran tensions, and a potential catalyst for housing.

How ELGC can help corporate pension plans to add duration and improve risk-adjusted returns.

Get the latest insights from our securitized credit desk.

As companies look to bond markets to fund AI investment, the credit impact is showing up in more selective ways, creating opportunities for active investors.

Jim Lydotes flips the timer on 1) packaging companies’ pricing power, 2) consolidation in utilities, 3) Voya’s Grassroots Research on college recruitment in the AI era.

Private assets have an important role in enhancing long-term Defined Contribution retirement outcomes.

While major prepayment models produce reasonable forecasts for broad segments of the mortgage market, they often have shortcomings. This is how Voya’s mortgage derivatives team exploited one structural misvaluation.

Jim Lydotes flips the timer on 1) small cap capex, 2) Voya’s Grassroots Research® on cyber spending, 3) an interesting setup for specialty chemicals.