All Credit articles – Page 5
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White papersBreadth and Balance
The economic outlook may have improved, but large parts of the credit and equity markets are fully valued.
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White papersCentral banks’ divergences in sight
”Differences in economic paths across countries may lead to diverging monetary policies, creating potential opportunities for global bond investors.”
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White papersWhere are the Opportunities in Corporate Bonds Now?
Bonds are back – but with changeable forecasts for inflation, and lurking geopolitical tensions, credit selection is more important than ever for fixed income investors. We spoke to five corporate bond managers from across Generali Investments ecosystem to understand where they’re finding opportunities and avoiding pitfalls in today’s global corporate bond markets.
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PodcastWhen Specialty Finance Meets Silicon Valley Innovation
In the rapidly evolving world of alternative credit, Specialty Finance strategies can offer access to high-quality deals, backed with strong partnerships, for investors seeking to generate current income via short-duration transactions.
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White papersThe Credit Opportunity in M&A
In an environment of tight spreads and low volatility, we believe the reemergence of mergers and acquisitions can be a source of idiosyncratic alpha in credit markets.
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PodcastPulse Check on U.S. Interest Rates
The U.S. economy has defied predictions of recession amid post-pandemic interest rate volatility.
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White papersFed in no rush after strong US data
”Stronger-than-expected economic data means that there is no rush for the Fed to start cutting interest rates. We expect the first Fed cut to occur in June.”
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White papersThe inherent stability of European real estate lending
In today’s current investment landscape, I have witnessed first hand how real estate lending has emerged as a stabilising force, offering investors a safe haven from the volatility of public markets. At Arrow Lending Opportunities, we’ve honed our focus on this private debt investment strategy, particularly within the European real estate credit sector, and I’m keen to share insights into its increasing appeal.
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White papersFive Reasons to Consider IG Credit in 2024
Given normalizing yield levels, attractive total return potential and ongoing uncertainties, there is a compelling case to be made for IG credit in the year ahead.
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White papersStaying vigilant in Buy and Maintain credit portfolios
Buy and Maintain credit portfolios are often - and wrongly - thought of as being sleepy, ‘set-and-forget’ investment vehicles. But this is not the case; they are very much actively managed strategies with a long-term focus.
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White papersBonds are Back - Where to Look, What to Do in 2024
From a risk/reward perspective fixed income is probably the most attractive asset class this year. What makes sense to invest in now? What should you hold off on?
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White papersInflation and Consumer Sentiment
U.S. consumer sentiment has defied predictions of excess savings running dry, but do hotter inflation data pose a risk?
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White papersCommercial Real Estate: The Lure of Late-Cycle Lending
Investors who paint commercial real estate with a broad brush may be missing out, particularly at this point in the cycle.
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White papersCredit markets in focus in 2024
In what turned out to be another volatile year, credit markets remained resilient in 2023, posting both positive excess and total returns. Looking at 2024, there is room for more optimism in the credit space, with expectations for strong total returns and continued demand from investors seeking high-quality duration and longer-maturity investment solutions, supported by anticipated interest rate cuts by major central banks.
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White papersWhat’s going on with IG corporate bonds?
New investment grade corporate bond issuance is pouring into the market, says John Gentry, Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Corporate Fixed Income Group, Federated Hermes Inc.
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White papersCorporate fundamentals: Opportunities and challenges within credit dispersion
Reporting season will be crucial in our assessment of corporate credit fundamentals.
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White papersAdded Value in ABS
Corporate credit offers tight spreads and a broad consensus—might the complex crosscurrents of securitized products be more interesting?
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White papersThe Importance of Monitoring Credit Spreads In Positioning Equity Portfolios
On February 5, 2024, the yield spread between the Baa corporate bond and the 10-year Treasury bond sat at 157 bps—just 9 bps wider than the narrowest level seen since 2000.
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White papersIG Credit: Finding Value in Less Conventional Places
While spreads have tightened, investment grade credit continues to offer compelling total return potential as well as many idiosyncratic opportunities.
