All Fixed Income articles – Page 15
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White papersSAFI: A Modern Approach to Fixed Income Investing
How does systematic active fixed income (SAFI) investing actually work? In this article, we go through the SAFI investment process step by step, explain the generation of signals, and discuss the various potential benefits of SAFI for investors.
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White papersHow to generate performance in a credit portfolio
It has already been a tale of two cycles this year with the positive sentiment and stable growth experienced at the start of 2025 tumbling into inflationary and recessionary concerns. Trade tensions have been a dominant theme in recent weeks and are expected to persist in the coming months. In such an environment, looking for ways to create returns while mitigating risks are paramount for investors.
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White papersUS market is a good proxy for global high yield
While a global approach provides advantages for many fixed income sectors, the benefits are less clear for high yield.
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White papersUS and China: balancing the decoupling
“Impacts of the trade war are just about to unfold, and some are not erasable by whimsical policy changes. It is complacent to assume there will be no structural consequence.”
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White papersWhat to expect for the US Treasury market?
Until very recently, the US dollar (and US capital markets) seemed to reign supreme. The dollar has increasingly dominated as the currency of global transactions. Swift payments denominated in dollars rose from just over 30% of the total in early 2010 to an all-time high of 50.2% in January 2025.
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - May 2025
President Trump’s tariff announcements have rattled the previously dominant US financial markets, putting pressure on Treasury yields amid fears of slower growth and rising inflation. Recently, the difference in yield that investors expect for holding Treasuries compared to swaps has increased significantly, signalling a perceived higher risk of holding Treasuries.
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White papersBonds do their job during the first 100 days of uncertainty
Many crosscurrents are affecting US rates.
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White papersLet Powell drive the bus
Trump’s attacks make it harder for the Fed Chair to steer the economy through the storm.
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White papersGlobal High Yield Credit Engagement Annual Report 2024
This year’s Global High Yield Credit Engagement – formerly called SDG Engagement High Yield Credit – annual report offers a deep dive into the engagement undertaken throughout the course of the year, as well as providing crucial performance insights:
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - May 2025
Extreme policy uncertainty in the US is leading to sharp movements and increased volatility. Recent bond yield dynamics signal a shift from seeking safety in US assets to a reassessment of Treasuries and the USD as ultimate safe havens.
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PodcastThe High Yield Playbook: Positions and Possibilities
The credit market is transforming, and investors are looking ahead to seize the best opportunities in non-investment grade credit. With wider spreads, tariff-induced inflation, and moderating growth, opportunities in high-yield bonds, loans, and CLOs are reshaping fixed income strategies.
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White papersInfrastructure debt – Broad opportunities, but risk must be managed closely
Investor appetite for infrastructure debt is proving to be robust in the face of a challenging fundraising environment for private markets. Vincent Guillaume and Stephanie Passet, Co-heads of Infrastructure Debt, argue for a disciplined approach to risk tolerance.
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White papersHow to effectively use inflation-linked bonds in a portfolio
For the past year, fears over rapidly rising inflation have somewhat receeded and the market’s focus has been elsewhere.
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White papersA decade since the Paris Agreement and the green bond market has never looked better
The green bond market’s momentum is showing no signs of slowing – it is becoming increasingly standardised, transparent and credible, which is in turn driving an ever-rising demand for the asset class.
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White papersTrump’s first 100 days
“The eventful first 100 days in office of Donald Trump put into question the dominant role of US assets, thus pushing global investors to look to other areas such as Europe in search for diversification*.”
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White papersShort Duration Q1 Recap, Portfolio Actions & Outlook
Our quarterly update examines the market turbulence of Q1 and how short duration strategies navigated the challenges—and opportunities—of heightened macro uncertainty.
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White papersThe future is bright for European ABS
Investors are increasingly looking to diversify their fixed income investments. Whilst many options are available, one of the most compelling is specialty finance. For investors seeking an alternative source of return together with portfolio diversification benefits, this is proving a compelling destination.
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White papersContinued Momentum
In this Q&A, Orhan Sarayli explains that although infrastructure debt is not immune to the current market volatility, the powerful tailwinds driving demand are stronger than any economic or political cycle.
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VideoHow Barings Launched the First European Middle Market CLO
The Barings Structured Credit and Direct Lending teams explain what it took to price the market’s first European middle market CLO.
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White papersEuro Credit management: what are the keys to success in volatile periods?
Donald Trump’s arrival in office brings uncertainty and volatility. His return to power and the standoff he intends to create with the United States’ major trading partners will heavily influence market sentiment in 2025.
