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WebinarAmundi’s 2026 Global Investment Outlook
During this webinar, Vincent Mortier, Group Chief Investment Officer, and Monica Defend, Head of Amundi Investment Institute & Chief Strategist, shared insights on Amundi’s 2026 Global Investment Outlook.
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White papers2026 Outlook: Direct Lending
In this Q&A, Orla Walsh explores the themes, trends and risks shaping direct lending—underscoring the importance of separating signal from noise as the market navigates the year ahead.
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White papersPrivate credit’s evolution
The private credit market has experienced remarkable growth, reaching $1.7 trillion in assets under management and 13% annual growth since the 2008 financial crisis. Rather than signalling a bubble, this expansion represents the evolution of a maturing asset class, offering institutional investors compelling opportunities for those who can navigate its increasing complexity.
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White papersHow emerging market debt is adapting to a sea of change
Emerging market debt (EMD) has historically been viewed as a tactical allocation, but structural improvements in policy credibility, fiscal discipline, and market depth now position it as a core component of a diversified portfolio. We think EMD is attractive for investors looking for a stable allocation to an asset class that is supported by strong growth, increasing credibility, and diversification.
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White papersMIM Q3 2025 Investment Grade Corporate Market Review and Outlook
MetLife Investment Management’s investment grade corporate credit platform delivered strong results in Q3 2025, supported by resilient investor demand, renewed appetite for duration and the Federal Reserve’s pivot toward rate cuts. Quarterly issuance reached $397 billion — 23% above the four-year average — with September’s $214 billion total ...
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White papersFixed income 2026 Outlook
Learn the views of our fixed income CIO and key portfolio managers. Where now for the yield curve?
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White papersOutlook 2026: Core investment implications
While the global economy demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, the true impact of US tariffs – one of the year’s dominant stories - remains uncertain. However, the International Monetary Fund has raised its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.2% from the 3.0% it projected in July and has kept its 2026 estimate at 3.1%.
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White papersMarket Outlook - Fixed income: Monetary policy should bolster markets
Fixed income markets should benefit from continued central bank easing in 2026. We expect lower interest rates in the US as policymakers respond to weaker labour market trends, and lower rates in Europe because of further declines in inflation.
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White papersFixed Income Outlook: Why flexibility will be key for fixed income investors in 2026
Despite no shortage of challenges and obstacles, returns across fixed income asset classes have been largely positive in 2025, with income levels a major contributing factor.
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White papersFixed income in the new policy order
We see a continuation of the diversification trend seen in 2026. Fixed income investors may be underestimating the risk stemming from US expansionary fiscal policy. We see opportunities in inflation break-evens, and yield curve steepening later in the year. Quality credit becomes a core allocation for fixed income investors, thanks to sound fundamentals and a better risk-return profile compared to Treasuries. European bonds remain a key call for 2026, with a focus on peripheral bonds and investment grade credit, particularly in financials.
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White papersKeep it turning
A spirit of endurance has characterized the market rally of the past year and looks set to persist in 2026. So will some of the asset price paradoxes that are emerging as the global economy transitions to a new innovation-led regime and as geopolitics enters a phase of controlled disorder.
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White papersAhead of the Curve: Economic convergence and what it could mean for bond investors
This year has seen huge shifts in the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. Principles such as free trade, globalisation and central bank independence that have underpinned the global economy for decades are being challenged. Despite this, credit spreads are at all-time tight levels and equity markets at historic highs.
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White papersUS corporate earnings season nears close
For the quarter ended 30 September 2025, over 81% of companies beat earnings expectations led by the information technology, consumer staples, and financial sectors. This is well above the historical average and the second-best since the last quarter of 2021. Along with some other factors, these earnings boosted sentiment in the stocks markets which have continued their ascent this year.
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Asset Manager NewsBridgewater Associates and Lumyna Investments Announce Launch of the Lumyna – Bridgewater Absolute Return Fixed Income UCITS Fund
London, [17 November 2025] – Bridgewater Associates (“Bridgewater”), a leading global investment manager, and Lumyna Investments (“Lumyna”), part of Generali Investments, are pleased to announce the launch of the Lumyna – Bridgewater Absolute Return Fixed Income UCITS Fund (“ARFI”). ARFI will be a liquid, actively managed strategy designed to deliver uncorrelated alpha across global fixed income and currency markets.
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White papersRegulatory Reboot Could Transform Taiwanese Insurers’ Portfolios
Big changes are in store for Taiwan’s insurance regulation—and allocations may feel the impact.
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White papersBeyond mixed signals - A focus on Income
Although earnings growth may be slowing, corporate balance sheets remain in good shape, with generally low levels of debt. Over the past several years, these healthy fundamentals have translated into higher average levels of quality and fewer defaults within the investment-grade corporate, high-yield and securitised credit sectors.
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White papersFrance’s fiscal reckoning: navigating opportunity amid political chaos
France, long regarded as an economic pillar of Europe, has found itself embroiled in political and financial turmoil in recent years. Multiple attempts to push for much-needed fiscal reforms has thrown the country’s leadership into disarray and intensified scrutiny of its mounting debt crisis. With elevated government bond yields and deteriorating credit ratings, investors and policymakers alike are grappling with the implications. How can bond investors navigate this volatility?
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White papersSolving for 2026
Our investment leaders break down the macro environment and its implications for equities, fixed income, and private markets in 2026.
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PodcastWhy Hard Currency Emerging Market Debt is Back in Focus
Emerging market debt has weathered a long stretch of tight financial conditions—marked by a strong US dollar, higher global rates, and uneven post-pandemic recoveries. With the dollar softening and policy rates beginning to ease, investors are warming up to hard currency EM debt as a potentially attractive source of diversification and carry.
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White papersMyth and Legends: European Broadly syndicated Loans
Broadly Syndicated Loans have grown over two decades, offering inflation protection through floating rates and diversification across sectors. Active management and due diligence are key to mitigating risks. Despite myths, European loans show resilience, strong returns, and market depth, with M&G’s long-standing fund exemplifying their potential.
