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Cage-free, organic, omega-3 enriched, free-range — consumer choice in the supermarket egg aisle keeps evolving beyond size and shell color. Are consumers willing to pay a premium for perceived differences in the once-humble egg? What are the industry implications of catering to those preferences while managing the economic realities of egg production? Get cracking on this and more in What’s the Future of the Egg Aisle? from our Agricultural Finance team. https://lnkd.in/eGJt3WPV

An expected Trump victory in November? Election uncertainty in Europe and Asia? Escalation in the Middle East? Five top risks are explored by our macro strategy team in Global Risks Midyear Update 2024: Hanging Together — including our latest outlook on the no-recession scenario, U.S. debt troubles and the resurgence in inflation. https://lnkd.in/eeRgCWgG

A new era is dawning for commercial mortgage investors, with yields not seen since the Global Financial Crisis. What three factors are driving performance? Are investors being adequately compensated for moving up the risk spectrum? Watch our video and read our latest insight to learn why this may be a uniquely opportune entry point for mortgage investors. Which markets and property types are poised for growth this year? https://lnkd.in/eFbjJ-dJ

Sustainable investment regulations in Europe continue to evolve. To help understand the risks and opportunities, MetLife Investment Management’s Lisa Wong, Head of Private Credit Sustainability Research, joined a recent Reuters webinar sharing her perspective on the changing the landscape. Catch up on the webinar replay: https://lnkd.in/eYnReKdc

MetLife Investment Management is excited to be sponsoring the upcoming Markets Group Institutional Retreat in Park City, UT on July 15th- 17th at the St. Regis Deer Valley. Scott Moses will be speaking on the panel discussion, “Emerging Markets: An Overview of Equity and Debt.” We look forward to connecting with you there! Register and find out more: https://lnkd.in/e4RnsQpW #MarketsGroupIF

How can institutional investors drive sustainable outcomes with infrastructure investment? What is an appropriate framework to assess sustainable infrastructure investment? Read our paper to find out why we believe a thematic approach can deliver both economic returns and positive impact benefits for investors. https://lnkd.in/ehAaC3Pj

Auto loan securitizations accounted for over 57% of $256 billion in new ABS volume in 2023. As rising interest rates and regulatory changes encourage banks and credit unions to monetize their prime auto loan portfolios, do investment opportunities persist for client portfolios? We map out the analysis in our latest outlook: https://lnkd.in/ejMD7htd

Learn why sports financing is growing in popularity as an investment option. Read about how rising fan engagement and lucrative media deals are fueling the boom in sports financing opportunities. https://lnkd.in/eSU_a3zH

MetLife Investment Management is proud to announce that Adam Ruggiero has been appointed as the new Publications Committee Chair at PENSION REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION (PREA). We look forward to seeing him share his expertise in the editorial content to come. Congratulations Adam! #PREA #PensionRealEstateAssociation