Latest fixed income thinking
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Testing the water: The regulatory outlook for liquidity funds
4 Apr 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed material changes to money market funds. We look into the implications for investors.
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
11 Mar 2024
In the latest instalment of our monthly series, our investment-grade, high-yield, emerging-market and global sovereign bond teams explore the key talking points in fixed income.
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Too hot, too cold, or just right? The outlook for investment-grade credit
21 Feb 2024
Investment-grade credit has had an encouraging start to 2024 – but are these really “Goldilocks” conditions for the asset class? In their latest Q&A, James Vokins and Chris Higham from our credit team discuss opportunities and risks in this market.
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Credit spreads and climate solutions: The outlook for climate-focused bond investors
8 Feb 2024
For the first time in three years, interest rates should no longer be a headwind for credit markets in 2024, but other forms of uncertainty may affect climate-aware bond investors. Our credit experts discuss the key themes they expect to play out over the coming months.
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
7 Feb 2024
In the latest instalment of our monthly series, our investment-grade, high-yield, emerging-market and global sovereign bond teams look ahead to the key themes that are likely to shape fixed-income markets in 2024.
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The tide turns: The outlook for fixed income in 2024
31 Jan 2024
After a challenging period for fixed-income markets, conditions look to be right for a better year in bonds.
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
12 Jan 2024
In this new year instalment of our monthly series, our investment-grade, high-yield, emerging-market and global sovereign bond teams share their fixed-income resolutions.
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Rates, regulation and the dash for cash: The outlook for liquidity investors in 2024
10 Jan 2024
Alastair Sewell answers the seven key questions on the minds of liquidity investors heading into 2024.
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
12 Dec 2023
In this festive instalment of our monthly series, our investment-grade, high-yield, emerging-market and global sovereign bond teams share their thoughts on key topics from across the fixed-income universe.
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Another brick in the (maturity) wall: The outlook for global high yield
7 Dec 2023
The high-yield market is adjusting to a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, and some issuers may struggle to refinance due to rising borrowing costs. But there should be opportunities for discerning investors in 2024.
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From cash rich to cash strapped? Why the US consumer boom could run out of road
24 Nov 2023
Our investment teams explain why buoyant US consumer spending will have to weaken eventually. That could pose problems for debt-laden consumer-facing companies.
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Bond Voyage: A journey into fixed income
10 Nov 2023
In the latest instalment of our new monthly series, our investment-grade, high-yield, emerging-market and global sovereign bond teams share their thoughts on key topics from across the fixed-income universe.
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