An energy shock, sticky inflation, and fractured global policy have made the path forward less forgiving.

Markets are being tested on several fronts at once. But the important question is how these shocks travel—through inflation, monetary policy, funding conditions, or issuer fundamentals. That’s where resilience begins to diverge.

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.

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.

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

2025 was a strong year for markets—but what did that mean for the millions of Americans saving for retirement in target date funds? Here, Barbara Reinhard, CFA, and Susan Viston from Voya IM's Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions team break down 2025's key performance drivers and share their outlook on opportunities and risks for the year ahead.