AI investment, fiscal stimulus and an ongoing industrial renaissance continue to power the US economy. Yet geopolitical shocks, tariff shifts and inflation above target are creating persistent crosscurrents that complicate the outlook.
As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok examines the tension between solid fundamentals and mounting uncertainty, and what it could mean for investors.
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Diversification has long been a cornerstone of investing, but what does it really mean in private equity today? In this episode, lead equity product specialist Bryn Gostin explores how diversification across managers, company size and sectors can help support more resilient portfolios in today’s evolving landscape. He explores shifting industry dynamics, the risks of concentrated exposure — particularly in software — and why a more balanced, multi-dimensional approach may be key to building durable private equity portfolios.
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