Fixed Income – Page 22
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White papersHow to manage emerging market currency risk
Investing in emerging debt or equity markets is a prudent way of adding diversification to portfolios for institutional investors. Associated with investment in these assets is a currency exposure that should be wisely managed, rather than just naively assumed. In this article we look at the investment characteristics of this currency exposure and the spectrum of approaches to managing it.
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White papersDeep waves: The sovereign debt wave—an existential threat
The population of workers in mostly high-income countries are shrinking while social costs increase. Franklin Templeton Institute Investment Strategist Kim Catechis focuses on sovereign debt and examines the drivers of these changes and offers conclusions on their investment implications.
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White papersThree Reasons Why the Fixed Income Environment May Be Better Than You Think
While there are a number of risks creating volatility and unease across the market, there are also reasons to believe that today’s fixed income markets offer a range of compelling opportunities.
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White papersGlobal Risks 2023 – Mid-Year Review
Since our last global risks update in January, we believe risks have increased, on balance.
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White papersChanging demand dynamics: Opportunities for European insurers
September 2022 caused a fundamental shift in the UK defined benefit (DB) pension market, as well as the demand dynamics for certain asset classes. European insurers are one of the few large institutional asset owners who are able to take advantage of these changes with opportunities presenting themselves across the balance sheet.
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White papersRate Reduction Bonds - Finding Value in an Esoteric Market
Born out of deregulation in the 1990s, rate reduction bonds (RRBs) are increasingly used by utilities to fund costs associated with natural disasters and help fund the transition to clean energy. Securitized by fees charged to a utility’s customers, they typically provide predictable cashflows and are of generally high credit quality.
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White papersSwiss inflation target signals more tightening
Following the Swiss National Bank’s latest monetary policy meeting, we consider the inflation backdrop in Switzerland and explore factors that argued against a larger hike.
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White papersWhat inflation will cost the UK
In the UK, the significant upside surprises in core inflation for April and May, as well as accelerating private sector wages, signal that the risk of a wage-price spiral is gaining momentum.
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White papersDemystifying recent banking turmoil: What happened and what’s next?
Markets have calmed down considerably since the high-profile failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse put the banking system in the spotlight. Is the worst really over or will other large banks come under pressure? Here, we explore the recent collapses and their causes, and share our views on whether, and which, banks may experience further trouble.
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White papersKeeping Your Balance as the Credit Cycle Turns
Striking the right balance between interest-rate and credit risk can be a good idea in the late stages of a credit cycle. We think it’s a particularly good idea in this credit cycle.
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White papersEU aims to make green bonds greener
Reflecting the growing volume of green bonds, the European Union has agreed a new set of rules known as the European Green Bonds Standard (EUGBS) that can be seen as a positive step from a reporting and transparency perspective. The regulation is due to take effect late into 2024.
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White papersA forced hand: market snapshot
The Bank of England hiked rates for the 13th consecutive time on Thursday, amid worse-than-expected UK inflation data.
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White papersHow to Get the Most From Private Placement Debt
Private Placement Debt can offer fixed income investments enhanced diversification, risk-adjusted yield and downside mitigation. We anticipate growing recognition of the role it can play in a wide range of investor portfolios.
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White papersA Balancing Act: Fixed income playbook for 2H 2023
Many bond investors are looking for less volatility and more predictable returns. Five of Allspring’s fixed income leaders explain five key strategies they think bond investors should focus on going forward.
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White papersWhy R-star may rise, and its implications for rates and policy
R-star is the real interest rate that is neither expansionary nor contractionary when the economy is at full employment. If the central bank sets its policy rate below R-star, then its monetary policy position is accommodative. The Fed currently believes R-star is about 0.5%, which is significantly lower than the Fed’s calculation of 2% a decade ago.
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White papersClimate Facts: Climate Change is Here and It’s an Investment Issue
The facts about climate change and the unique opportunities for bond investors. The future won’t wait. Start your transition today.
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White papersClimate Bond Investing: Reduce the Carbon, Fund the Transition
We believe climate change is one of the biggest risks in investment portfolios today. But, with this risk also comes tremendous investment opportunity, as the economy reworks against the impact of climate change.
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White papersBond outlook: Fed pause leaves many paths to income potential
Bonds today provide a sensible option to the dilemma facing investors — what to do as markets ricochet between hopes of a soft landing and concerns of a recession? After a rough 2022, fixed income is back to fulfilling its role as a source of stability and diversification.
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White papersRethinking Fixed Income investing: Unorthodox portfolio construction in uncertain times
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income: We think the market is being overly optimistic in terms of their inflation expectations and are beginning to account for a change in the US Federal Reserve policy.
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White papersFive Reasons to Buy European Loans
In a world where interest rates have increased dramatically and geopolitical risks are elevated, investors are torn between seeking yield and preserving capital. European loans can help investors pursue both goals.
