Fusion energy has the potential to be an effective clean energy source, as its reactions generate incredibly large amounts of energy. Fusion reactors aim to reproduce on Earth what happens in the core of the Sun, where very light elements merge and release energy in the process. Engineers can harness this energy to heat water and generate electricity through a steam turbine, but the path to fusion isn’t completely straightforward.

In my conversations with advisers, I often hear how much they dread market volatility. The idea of political turmoil, a looming recession or (even worse) an extended bear market quickly becomes the anxiety-driven theme of the discussion. These events are painful, and it is a good thing they don’t happen very often. But few advisers consider that without the fundamental uncertainty of the markets, they ...

With global infrastructure needs mounting but budgets strained, the need to avoid undertaking boondoggle projects is greater than ever. Throughout the developed world, aging infrastructure needs replacement or upgrades, even as whole new industries are slated to be built out, such as power-hungry data centers, EV charging facilities, solar and ...

After some brutal passages in the 2000s, many institutional investors are seeking diversification and returns in “niche” property sectors. And for good reason. In recent decades, entire core sectors of the real estate universe have shown an unnerving propensity to deliver gut punches to investors, including most prominently and recently U.S. office market properties. Indeed, none of the major property sectors have ...

For 2025, the short story is that the world’s major global central banks, including the Federal Reserve, will extend monetary easing and migrate to lower interest rates. That is always balm for investors of all stripes, including those committed to real assets. In the United States, the long-predicted economic recession in 2024 ...

Intuitively, we tend to assume an investment manager who consistently has outperformed the benchmark is likely to continue to outperform the benchmark. And, conversely, we tend to assume that an investment manager who consistently has underperformed the benchmark is likely to continue to underperform. We also tend to assume that a manager with its own capital at risk is more likely to have its interests aligned with the interests of its investor clients.

Donald Trump became the first openly pro-crypto candidate to be elected president of the United States, joining 266 pro-crypto candidates in the House of Representatives and 18 pro-crypto candidates in the Senate. Come January, the number of pro-crypto members on both sides of the aisle in Congress will surpass the number of anti-crypto members.

If you’ve been paying attention to the markets, especially in recent months, you have likely noticed something interesting happening with nuclear energy stocks. Shares of companies involved in uranium and nuclear, such as NuScale Power, Oklo, Cameco and Centrus Energy, have been surging, driven in large part by groundbreaking nuclear energy deals with major tech firms.

CJ Follini, NYU real estate professor, joins Real Assets Adviser editor Mike Consol to discuss how retailing is being reshaped by technology, convergence and hospitality.

Deeply interconnected search and checkout functions on ecommerce platforms have enabled the discovery of products and services. Fintech-as-a-service has enhanced tight integration by improving the security of transactions and simplifying payments. Together they have set the stage for the next wave of innovation in online shopping.

Since 2017, bonus depreciation has been a powerful tool for commercial real estate (CRE) investors looking to offset significant capital gains or passive income. However, this benefit is set to gradually phase out, creating a limited window of opportunity. For investors focused on tax deferral strategies, bonus depreciation offers ...

David Hoffmann, a Florida billionaire investor, on why he purchased more than 5 percent of Lee Enterprises, one of the largest U.S. newspaper companies: “These local newspapers are really important to these communities. With the digital age and technology, it’s changing rapidly. But I think there’s room for both, and we’d like to be a part of that.”

The effects of the Federal Reserve’s inaugural interest-rate cut and anticipated future cuts have begun to materialize, but the benefit to the credit markets will vary meaningfully by sector and issuer. So says a new paper published on the subject by Guggenheim.

Self-storage construction has surged in recent decades, but not all self-storage space comes from new construction. In many cities across the country, land is in high demand and expensive, and stringent zoning laws can make it challenging for developers to construct facilities from the ground up. As a result, a growing number of self-storage developers are ...

Why has student housing become the darling of real estate? With the global student population projected to exceed 594 million by 2040 — more than doubling due to an expanding middle class and increased higher education enrollment — the demand for quality accommodations has never been higher. Today’s students are reshaping the housing market, prioritizing environments that promote mental and physical well-being, a shift that has ...

In recent months, the investment market for residential real estate in the United States, particularly in the area of multifamily investments, has experienced positive traction, while commercial real estate has endured the opposite. Private equity giants are once again strategically investing in multifamily assets in the United States after a lengthy investment pause. Blackstone is a prime example, acquiring ...