All Fixed Income articles – Page 2
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White papersPivot to Europe: (re)positioning along the new Fixed Income routes
Year to date, European fixed income has delivered broadly positive performance, albeit with pronounced dispersion by sector, curve, rating and country. Active asset allocation and security selection have benefited from divergences across European fixed income markets.
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White papersJapan’s Fiscal Reset: Responsible Expansion in a New Political Era
As policy priorities evolve, Japan’s focus on “responsible fiscal expansion” could reshape bond dynamics.
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White papersInsuring the future: The case for diversified private credit
Insurers have long relied on the pick-up in corporate spreads over sovereigns as a core investment strategy, but today’s investment landscape is prompting a strategic rethink for European insurers. As traditional public fixed income loses its edge, private credit is emerging as a powerful alternative. This fast-growing asset class offers insurers a way to tackle key portfolio challenges, boost diversification, and potentially enhance returns. In this paper, we explore how European insurers can harness private credit to help strengthen investment outcomes and build portfolio resilience.
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White papersBeyond the comfort zone: emerging markets in the private credit 2.0 era
Throughout its history, private credit has thrived on structural change. But as developed markets mature, the case for diversification is growing stronger. Felipe Berliner, Co-Founder and Head of Structuring, sets out why emerging markets could be the next frontier for the private credit asset class.
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White papersGlobal Investment Views - November 2025
Global equities reached all-time highs in October, led by strong momentum in the AI sector in the US, expectations of Fed easing, and positive sentiment around fiscal expansion in Germany. However, a resurgence of the US-China trade spat, concerns over some credit events in the US, and continuing US government shutdown created volatility in risk assets. While the US and China have extended their truce, we’d like to see how effectively this is sustained in the long term.
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White papersUS debt and dollar dominance
The US has long defied conventional economic wisdom by sustaining persistent fiscal and trade deficits without triggering a dramatic sell-off in government bonds or a collapse in its currency.
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White papersHigh Yield: Strategies for a Shifting Market
High yield continues to be a credible source of income and diversification in today’s environment—but broad market beta is unlikely to deliver outsized returns, making security selection and disciplined positioning paramount.
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Webinar2026 Global Fixed Income Outlook
In a 45-minute webinar, the Barings team will explore what 2026 may hold for global fixed income markets featuring investment leaders across high yield, emerging markets debt, CLOs, and investment grade credit. From tariffs and geopolitics to interest rate moves, the discussion will cut through the noise to identify the signals that actually matter for investors.
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White papersAre (private credit) cracks widening?
Market Snapshot is a weekly view from our portfolio managers, offering sharp, thematic insights into the trends shaping markets right now.
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White papersWeak UK economic outlook bolsters money market flows
Despite falling rates, flows into sterling-denominated money market assets have remained steady and hit record highs this year.
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White papersThe income conundrum (and a potential solution)
The Federal Reserve (Fed) has resumed its rate-cutting posture after a lengthy pause. While we expect the easing cycle’s impact on the economy to be beneficial, lowering rates comes at a cost: many savers who depend on income-oriented financial instruments will have challenges meeting their living expenses.
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VideoWhy should investors consider private credit in today’s market?
Middle market direct lending offers a compelling opportunity in today’s market — combining attractive yield, downside protection, and real portfolio diversification.
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White papersEurope’s industrial backbone is eroding
Europe’s post-war prosperity was built on steel, chemicals, and autos. But that industrial backbone is now under strain. China’s state-backed industrial strategy has created overcapacity in sectors Europe once led. Coupled with the United States pivot to protectionism the global trading order is changing.
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White papersIn conversation with Daniel Sachs
Daniel Sachs is an established figure within the Swedish investment community. For the last 20 years, Daniel has led P Capital Partners (PCP), a provider of private credit solutions to entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses. With M&G Investments recently acquiring a majority stake in this business, Daniel spoke with Simon Sharp about his business career and why he thinks the opportunities within non-sponsored private credit are only set to accelerate.
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White papersClass of ’25: 5 things I asked about you
Ever wondered what drives the people behind the portfolios? In this feature we pull back the professional curtain to reveal the personalities and philosophies of investors and leaders at M&G Investments. Pull up a chair and get some popcorn as we meet the minds behind the money!
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White papersCredit spreads: Is there something you’re not telling me?
Corporate bond markets are showing signs of complacency, with tight spreads masking deep macroeconomic and geopolitical risks. In a market facing elevated government debt levels, questions around central bank independence, as well as both macro and micro economic risks, Harriet Habergham unpicks how bond investors can navigate this environment.
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White papersComfortable being uncomfortable: Maintaining conviction
As an investor, you need to have an edge that allows you to build solid performance – if you don’t know what that edge is, or how to articulate it, you’ll likely deliver the same returns as everyone else
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White papersFrench markets in a relief rally
French Prime Minister (PM) Lecornu secured wins in two no-confidence motions in the National Assembly, triggering a rally in French stocks, and paving the way for additional discussions over a draft budget. Markets welcomed the news that the country, for the time being, has avoided snap elections and the political uncertainty has eased.
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White papersSeeing the Opportunity in Volatility
Recent volatility related to U.S.-China trade tensions and credit risk in the banking sector is a stark reminder of macro risks that continue to stalk global markets—and how hard and fast they can hit.
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White papersFixed income: Opportunity amid global divergence
Opportunity amid global divergence: Amid global policy divergence and persistent macro uncertainty, fixed income markets are entering a new phase of elevated yields, resilient fundamentals and wider dispersion—making active management and selective credit positioning key.
