Group 1 - Retirement investors shifted their savings from equities to fixed-income options, indicating a cautious investment mood in August [1][2] - Trading activity in retirement accounts was notably low, with no above-normal trading days, and investors moved from US equity funds to conservative bonds and money market funds [2][3] - There is a growing demand for private equity and private debt investments among retirement savers, with nearly half expressing interest if available in their plans [4][5] Group 2 - Recent executive orders aim to facilitate the inclusion of private assets in workplace retirement plans, aligning with fiduciary requirements [6] - A significant number of plan sponsors are considering adding alternative assets to their offerings, reflecting a potential shift in investment strategies [8] - Goldman Sachs is investing up to $1 billion in T. Rowe Price to enable access to private assets for US retirees by mid-2026 [8]