Global Fixed Income Views 4Q19
Themes and implications from the most recent Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Investment Quarterly
Themes and implications from the most recent Global Fixed Income, Currency & Commodities Investment Quarterly
With sentiment showing signs of improvement following recent macro data releases, is now the right time to build risk in portfolios?
As a recovery in macro data produces glimmers of hope for the global economy, we question whether there is any value buying risk assets heading into the final month of the year, or if the market first needs more clarity on a trade deal to price in its con
European high yield spreads are still above their long-term tights, but that doesn’t take quality into account. Are fundamentals robust enough to justify taking more risks?
We may not be outright US dollar bulls, but fundamentals and quantitative valuation factors both suggest that investors are currently too negative on the currency.
Core bond yields have pushed higher since the end of October. Is the move warranted by a shift in the fundamental picture, and where could we go from here?
Article discussing how low growth, low yield environments are good for equity income investing.
High-yield portfolios should now combine yield with dividend growth. Cash flow analysis helps determine if dividends are sustainable
Given our view that the global economy is just as likely to contract as expand over the next three-to-six months, is it now time to position fixed income portfolios more defensively?
As an increasing number of high yield corporates run into trouble we question whether the rise in corporate distress is a signal for more caution, or if lower rated credits now look more attractive at improved valuations.
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