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T. Rowe Price released its midyear 2024 investment outlook, highlighting shifts in central bank policy expectations. Notably, fewer interest rate cuts are anticipated, with equity and fixed income markets adjusting accordingly.

Key expectations include broadening global growth, elevated potential for surprises from the Fed, and the risk of reaccelerating inflation. There's increased opportunity in equities, particularly value and small-cap stocks, with a reduced liquidity preference favoring equities and short-duration bonds.

Chief International Economist Nikolaj Schmidt predicts easing from central banks, while Head of International Fixed Income Ken Orchard emphasizes the persisting threat of inflation. Equity opportunities are also highlighted, especially within sectors lagging behind market leaders.

Overall, the outlook suggests that active management may outperform in the current high-rate and volatile market environment.

T. Rowe Price has introduced an innovative, patent-pending five-dimensional framework to help defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors evaluate and choose retirement income solutions. This framework, developed in collaboration between T. Rowe Price’s global retirement strategy team and global multi-asset research team, addresses the industry’s need for a common, unbiased evaluation method.

The five dimensions considered are: longevity risk hedge, level of payments, volatility of payments, liquidity of balance, and unexpected balance depletion. These metrics help plan sponsors understand the tradeoffs across various retirement income products and how they align with the unique needs of plan participants.

The framework aims to standardize the process of evaluating retirement income solutions, facilitating better decision-making for DC plan sponsors, advisors, and consultants.

T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ: TROW) reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.54 trillion as of May 31, 2024.

The firm experienced net inflows of $6.7 billion in May, driven by a significant institutional fixed income inflow.

Assets by class at the end of May were as follows: $790 billion in equity, $180 billion in fixed income (including money market), $524 billion in multi-asset, and $48 billion in alternatives.

The target date retirement portfolios reached $447 billion in AUM. These figures are preliminary and subject to adjustment.

On June 11, 2024, Oak Hill Advisors (OHA) announced its role as the Administrative Agent and Lead Left Arranger in a unitranche facility assisting National Carwash Solutions (NCS), a Berkshire Partners portfolio company, in refinancing over one billion dollars of existing debt. The financing package includes a term loan, delayed draw term loan, and revolver, with OHA contributing half the amount. OHA's involvement, rooted in its extensive industry experience since 2019 and prior investment in NCS in 2021, underscores its confidence in NCS's market position and growth potential. The strategic refinancing aims to bolster NCS's financial health and support its continued growth trajectory.

The Baltimore Orioles and T. Rowe Price have announced a significant sponsorship deal, making T. Rowe Price the exclusive investment and wealth management sponsor of the team. This partnership features a T. Rowe Price-branded uniform patch on the Orioles' jerseys starting June 11, 2024. This deal aligns with new Orioles ownership, led by David M. Rubenstein and Charm City Sports Partners, and a global initiative by T. Rowe Price to enhance brand awareness.

The agreement includes ballpark signage, media, and hospitality assets, in-game activations, community programs, and a presence at the Orioles' spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida. This collaboration aims to strengthen ties between two Baltimore institutions and promote community investment. T. Rowe Price will also open new corporate headquarters at Harbor Point in late 2024.

The Orioles, entering their 70th year in Baltimore, recently won their 10th American League East Division Championship in 2023.

T. Rowe Price celebrates Pride Month by highlighting the impact of its PRIDE @ T. Rowe Price business resource group (BRG). The BRG aims to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. Key associates shared their experiences and the importance of visibility, acceptance, and community within the organization.

Sean Flaherty emphasized creating a welcoming environment for new hires, while Jennifer Fox highlighted the sense of belonging the BRG provides. Yoko Matsumoto discussed the importance of equal opportunity and visibility. Diana Panunzio, the Chair of PRIDE @ T. Rowe Price, focused on fostering empathy and inclusion. Essi Sadeghi reflected on the safe space and advocacy offered by the BRG. Overall, the company aims to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into its culture.

T. Rowe Price launched the second season of its podcast series, 'The Angle,' titled 'Revolution to Reality – Exploring the Power of Artificial Intelligence,' on May 29, 2024. The series will run for six weeks, with new episodes released weekly, delving into the rise of generative AI and its impact on various sectors. Hosted by Jennifer Martin, a portfolio specialist, the podcast features discussions with investment and technology experts on topics like AI's transformative power, its role in investment research, and its effects on the global economy. Episodes are available on multiple platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

The T. Rowe Price Foundation has committed $550K in grants to support nonprofits in Colorado Springs. This funding will be distributed among local organizations focusing on food and housing insecurity, behavioral health and youth suicide, and education. These grants will support various programs, including Food to Power's efforts to reduce food waste and increase food access, Children's Hospital Colorado's youth suicide prevention initiatives, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum's historical and social justice programs, and the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs' Career and Innovation Center. This initiative reflects T. Rowe Price's dedication to empowering communities and supporting local nonprofit work in areas where their associates live and work.

T. Rowe Price has announced a partnership with Ascensus to enhance the experience for 529 plan account owners. T. Rowe Price will remain the investment and program manager for its state-sponsored 529 plans, while Ascensus, with its extensive servicing technology and expertise, will handle recordkeeping and account servicing. This collaboration aims to offer account owners an improved online and mobile platform, an enhanced gifting platform, and seamless electronic payments to over 800 educational institutions. The partnership leverages Ascensus' track record in 529 administration, which supports 6.5 million savers with over $200 billion in assets. T. Rowe Price manages education savings for over 675,000 account owners.