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Balancing Markets, Policy, and AI Spending in the 2026 Outlook Peter Repetto (Ep. 90)

Balancing Markets, Policy, and AI Spending in the 2026 Outlook Peter Repetto (Ep. 90)

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Markets are entering a year shaped by crosscurrents, shifting signals, and unresolved questions. Economic strength, policy decisions, and investment concentration all point to a period that demands close attention and thoughtful positioning.

In this episode, Robert Curtiss speaks with Peter Repetto, Vice President and Investment Strategist at iCapital, about their 2026 economic and market outlook. They explore slowing labor trends alongside strong GDP growth, the role of AI investment, and how fiscal and monetary policy may influence markets. 

The conversation also covers inflation risks, tariffs, and why selectivity across asset classes matters heading into a midterm election year.

Key takeaways:

  • How slowing job growth contrasts with strong GDP readings and what that tension could mean for 2026
  • Why AI capital spending remains a key growth driver, but requires careful company selection
  • The impact of tariffs, fiscal policy, and court decisions on rates and equity markets
  • Why earnings growth, not valuation expansion, may define equity returns next year
  • How private markets and alternative strategies may help address concentration and volatility
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Peter is a Vice President and Investment Strategist at iCapital, focusing on developing and delivering research, investment ideas, and thought leadership content for external and internal audiences on behalf of iCapital’s Investment Strategy team. Prior to joining the firm, Peter spent over eight years at Franklin Templeton Investments, where he contributed to their asset allocation strategy and macroeconomic research. Peter holds a BA in Economics from Fairfield University.

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The Role of Infrastructure in a Diversified Investment Portfolio with Matthew Moreno and Jake Kelsall (Ep.69)

The Role of Infrastructure in a Diversified Investment Portfolio with Matthew Moreno and Jake Kelsall (Ep.69)

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What if you could tap into the infrastructure of tomorrow, today?

As Americans, it’s fair to say that some of our infrastructure and urban grids are outdated and must be invested in and updated. How can you incorporate infrastructure in your portfolio?

Join Robert Curtiss and portfolio managers Matthew Moreno and Jake Kelsall from StepStone Group as they unpack the robust world of private infrastructure. From bustling airports to critical utilities and the intricacies of renewable energies, this episode uncovers why private capital is taking the reins from government efforts in evolving our global infrastructure.

  • Discussing Overlooked Opportunities: Tap into the vast potential of maintaining and upgrading aging infrastructure assets across the globe. [04:00]
  • Navigating Infrastructure Demand: Explore how key sectors are experiencing rapid growth, driven by electrification and globalization. [09:23]
  • Investing Strategies and Risk Management: Learn how StepStone opens the infrastructure asset class to all scale investors and manages the inherent risks. [15:19]
  • Correlation and Resilience: Discover the relative resilience of infrastructure investments despite global economic disruptions. [25:36]
  • Portfolio Diversification: Understand how adding infrastructure could fortify your portfolio against inflation and market volatility. [31:39]
  • And more!

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About StepStone Group:

StepStone Group explores, evolves, and solves with its partners and clients, bringing together diverse specialists and perspectives to cover all of the private markets — uncovering what others may not. StepStone has a unique way of seeing, thinking about, and acting within the world of private markets. These attributes form the foundation of how the firm collaborates and helps clients succeed.

StepStone fosters an environment where everyone feels informed, confident, and empowered to act, applying their curiosity and skills to solve even the most complex challenges. The firm is deeply immersed in data, understanding that intelligence is everything — from the source and quality of data to the advanced tools used to analyze it. StepStone’s rigor, transparency, and proprietary technology yield sharper insights, which in turn inform better strategies and decisions.

Reaching and realizing the most compelling opportunities requires a platform with true breadth and depth, spanning all asset classes, strategies, and structures. That’s why StepStone built one — to provide greater vision, flexibility, and customization. The firm is truly global, with experts on the ground wherever its clients need to be. Now operating in 16 countries with 26 offices worldwide, StepStone’s presence attracts a powerful network of LPs and GPs, granting it distinctive views on every aspect of the private markets.

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Balancing Health and Wealth, Catching up with Rob Curtiss (Ep. 53)

Balancing Health and Wealth, Catching up with Rob Curtiss (Ep. 53)

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From discussing the world’s top countries by GDP to tips for elevating your morning routine, this week’s episode is all about what’s on the mind of your host, Rob Curtiss.

In this installment of the Millionaire Next Door Podcast, Rob dives into a detailed analysis of the world’s largest economies by GDP, the intricacies of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s balance sheet expansion, and pressing concerns surrounding the future of Social Security. 

So, follow along to hear about Rob’s recent outreach to clients and how he plans to build upon those relationships. (Remember to stick around to also learn more about his daily routine!)

Episode highlights include: 

  • The top 10 global economies by GDP and their growth rates
  • The Federal Reserve’s balance sheet and its historical expansion
  • The solvency projections and challenges facing Social Security
  • Rob’s experience in working with and getting to know different clients
  • Rob’s morning routine and tips on adopting a balanced routine for personal well-being and professional effectiveness
  • And more! 

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