The buzz continued around the $1 trillion US infrastructure bill this week, as the bill faced unexpected rocky roads in the House. However, the House was able to clear a path for the bill and now targets a vote on Sept 27. Though there is still uncertainty around the bill’s final details, it feels clear that the focus on infrastructure spending, along with an emphasis on sustainability and clean...

Infrastructure Spending: How Much Juice for Clean Energy & the Grid?
August 22, 2021Before we jump into this week's topic, I wanted to mention that my colleague and ace Factor Spotlight author, Alyx Flournoy, is featured in a just-released video from Qontigo that highlights its partnership with Omega Point. In addition, Alyx briefly demonstrates how to analyze a portfolio on the Omega Point platform using the new Axioma Global Macroeconomic Projection model, which quite...

The New Frontier: Investments in Clean Infrastructure
April 04, 2021This past week on March 31, the Biden Administration announced the American Jobs Plan, which proposes a $2 trillion plan to invest in US infrastructure. The plan highlights several areas of public investment designed to address the climate and racial inequities that have arisen in part due to an aging national infrastructure and lack of focus on research & development. If passed, the proposed...
