Weekly Bond Bulletin: Bond markets maintain optimism
With sentiment showing signs of improvement following recent macro data releases, is now the right time to build risk in portfolios?
With sentiment showing signs of improvement following recent macro data releases, is now the right time to build risk in portfolios?
Investment grade and high yield credit in emerging markets have delivered divergent performance over the summer. Could this trend reverse, or is investor caution warranted in the high yield space?
A relatively benign G20 summit and expectations for easier financial conditions ahead have boosted demand for emerging market debt. However, areas of value can still be found.
Dovish central banks, strong fundamentals and an improved outlook for China suggest that all stars are aligned for emerging markets. How long can the year-to-date rally continue?
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
Emerging market debt is underpinned by a solid fundamental backdrop, but the local index is at all-time tights. A differentiated approach seems warranted.
Emerging market (EM) central banks are following their developed market peers with easier monetary policy. What are the implications for EM debt?
A slew of fundamental developments over the week suggests the macroeconomic backdrop continues to deteriorate, and yet bond markets are still generating strong returns across not only safe havens but also risk assets. Can this momentum persist into Sept.
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?
A new trade announcement from the Trump administration has comprehensively overshadowed the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut since the financial crisis. What impact will the most recent round of tariffs have on the economy and on markets?
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