Global Research Unlocked

In this episode of Must Read Research on Global Research Unlocked, Candace Browning explores why compute is becoming one of the most valuable currencies in the global economy. We discuss Walmart’s rapidly growing advertising business and how proprietary data is helping reshape the media landscape, the accelerating path toward quantum computing commercialization, and the emergence of graphics processing unit rental futures that could transform computing power into a tradable asset class. We also recap key takeaways from conference season, where executives highlighted strong demand trends across lodging, media, communications infrastructure, and artificial intelligence-related industries.

 

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Emerging markets face a challenging mix of persistent inflation, potential Fed hikes, U.S. political uncertainty and geopolitical risks. Yet in this episode of Signals & Noise, David Hauner, Head of Global Emerging Markets Fixed Income Strategy at BofA Securities, explains why he remains constructive on EM carry despite a more difficult backdrop. Drawing from BofA's "Buy Back EM" outlook, Hauner outlines four key themes shaping emerging markets: Treasury market developments, a more hawkish Fed, U.S. midterm elections, and evolving EM monetary policy. He discusses why higher-yielding currencies in markets such as Brazil, Colombia, Turkey and frontier economies continue to look attractive, while remaining more cautious on EM rates and sovereign credit spreads. The episode also explores the outlook for the Chinese renminbi, risks from oil price volatility and the Iran situation, Brazil's upcoming election, and why investors should distinguish between opportunities in EM carry and risks in broader EM fixed income markets.

 

"Bank of America" and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names for the global banking businesses and global markets businesses (which includes BofA Global Research) of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Securities, trading, research, strategic advisory, and other investment banking and markets activities are performed globally by affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including, in the United States, BofA Securities, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, by locally registered entities. ©2026 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.

Artificial intelligence has created huge opportunities for investors, but also significant volatility. In this episode of Signals & Noise, Michael Youngworth, Head of Global Convertible & Preferred Strategy at BofA Securities, explains why convertible bonds may offer a compelling way to participate in the AI theme without taking on the full volatility of common stocks. Youngworth breaks down how convertibles work, why they have become a key source of financing for AI infrastructure, data centers and hyperscalers, and how roughly one-third of the convertible market is now linked to the AI trade. He also discusses the asset class's unique combination of equity participation, downside support and embedded volatility exposure, as well as why recent market weakness has created a more attractive entry point. For investors who believe in the long-term AI buildout but are concerned about valuations, timing and drawdowns, convertibles may offer a different way to stay invested while potentially smoothing the ride.

 

"Bank of America" and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names for the global banking businesses and global markets businesses (which includes BofA Global Research) of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Securities, trading, research, strategic advisory, and other investment banking and markets activities are performed globally by affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including, in the United States, BofA Securities, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, by locally registered entities. ©2026 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.

Join Bank of America's Economics and Rates Strategy teams for a discussion of the latest CPI data, the implications for Federal Reserve policy, and U.S. Treasury buyback developments. Featuring insights from Aditya Bhave, Mark Cabana, Stephen Juneau, Meghan Swiber, and Ralph Axel, this timely conversation explores the key market and macroeconomic takeaways from the latest inflation report.

Recorded on September 11, 2026.

 

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"Bank of America" and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names for the global banking businesses and global markets businesses (which includes BofA Global Research) of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Securities, trading, research, strategic advisory, and other investment banking and markets activities are performed globally by affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including, in the United States, BofA Securities, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, by locally registered entities. ©2026 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.

Please join Sphia Salim in conversation with Shruti Mishra, Meghan Swiber and Alex Cohen post-payrolls report. We will discuss how relevant it is for the Sep Fed decision relative to CPI next week, and implications for US rates & the USD in a context where long-dated US yields continue to make new highs, driving global yields with them.

 

"Bank of America" and “BofA Securities” are the marketing names for the global banking businesses and global markets businesses (which includes BofA Global Research) of Bank of America Corporation. Lending, derivatives, and other commercial banking activities are performed globally by banking affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC. Securities, trading, research, strategic advisory, and other investment banking and markets activities are performed globally by affiliates of Bank of America Corporation, including, in the United States, BofA Securities, Inc. a registered broker-dealer and Member of FINRA and SIPC, and, in other jurisdictions, by locally registered entities. ©2026 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved.