Latest fixed income thinking
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Life after Merkel
14 Dec. 2018
Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer has replaced Angela Merkel as leader of Germany’s ruling CDU party, and may soon take her place as chancellor. What does this mean for Germany – and Europe?
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Rising volatility signals trouble for US corporate bonds
13 Dec. 2018
The long-awaited shift in monetary policy appears to be resulting in a new volatility paradigm. That could have adverse consequences for US corporate bonds even if economic data holds firm, argues Joubeen Hurren.
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The outlook for bonds in 2019
11 Dec. 2018
Our fund managers in government, corporate and emerging market bonds look at potential drivers of bond markets in 2019.
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Earthquakes and economics: Bali IMF summit highlights the divergence in EM debt markets
18 Oct. 2018
The recent Annual Meeting of the IMF reinforced that EM debt investors should pay extra attention to countries’ individual circumstances, write Aaron Grehan and Carmen Altenkirch.
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The future of fixed income
10 Jul. 2018
We consider how technological advances, alternative data sources and shifting investor flow dynamics are changing the face of fixed income markets.
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The next frontier
2 Jul. 2018
Despite a torrid few months, frontier bond markets still have an important role to play in investors' portfolios.
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Not just about duration: the benefits of a multi-factor approach to fixed income
1 May 2018
Duration is a key consideration for bond investors. But it’s far from the whole story.
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When is a trade war not a trade war?
23 Apr. 2018
The latest feud between the US and China has sparked fears of an all out trade war, with much at stake for both countries and the wider world.
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Interesting times: the advantages of active fixed income
19 Apr. 2018
Opportunity knocks for fixed income investors who are not forced to ‘hug’ market indices.
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High yield: going global
16 Apr. 2018
A jump in interest rates could swamp high yield returns, but a global approach and a focus on short duration can help weather a rising tide.
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Prospect of IMF-led reforms attracts debt investors to Africa
9 Apr. 2018
Countries in receipt of IMF support often see rapid economic improvements. But local knowledge is crucial for bond investors chasing the ‘IMF trade’, says Carmen Altenkirch.
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The dangerous science of buckets
22 Mar. 2018
Why absolute return fixed income challenges traditional asset allocation thinking.
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