All Fixed Income articles – Page 23
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White papersWhen the disinflation ride gets bumpy
The spectre of inflation re-emerged at the start of this year, particularly in the US. While we are not suggesting a surge in inflation recalling the increases of 2021 and 2022, it must be said that long-awaited disinflation is unlikely to occur in a straight line. This week, Simply put investigates the roots of a mini-resurgence in price rises.
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White papersWhat if the Inflation Reduction Act were repealed?
The energy transition is a polarising US political issue. For the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which in 2022 approved an estimated USD 670 billion to boost domestic clean-energy production and manufacturing, the November 2024 federal election will undoubtedly impact its future and the funding it provides.
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White papersTop Three Green Bond Myths
Despite the breadth and depth that the green bond market now offers, there are still a few hardwired misconceptions about the asset class. In this piece we want to share with you our thoughts on these myths.
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White papersMarkets heed data, not Fed Speak
Strong reports have swayed expectations for rate cuts rather than the Fed’s constant blaring.
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PodcastIs it Time for Fixed Income?
Global Head of Public Assets, Martin Horne, discusses the factors shaping the outlook for fixed income markets in 2024 including interest rates, corporate fundamentals and valuations.
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White papersMacroeconomics, Geopolitics, and Strategy - March 2024
”European PMI data diverge not only in terms of sectors, but also in terms of countries and sub-components.”
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White papers6 questions concerning the weakness behind US resiliency
Do you see recent US data pointing to stubborn inflation? In January we had some upside surprises, encompassing import prices, producer prices, both headline and core CPI, and the PCE deflator. We think prices were in part boosted by seasonal factors which are not fully accounted for in the usual seasonal adjustment, something that also happened last year.
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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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White papersAdapting to higher interest rates while optimizing prudential capital
As we enter 2024, the financial terrain remains shaped by high interest rates likely to persist at least through the first half of the year.
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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 papersCan the US sustain a rising debt burden?
The United States is approaching an unprecedented level of debt, exceeding historical highs experienced post-World War II. This situation indicates that fiscal adjustment is unavoidable, as the country cannot simply outgrow its debt dilemma. Despite high domestic and external demand for US debt, relying on this demand amid such significant debt increases is risky.
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White papersDecarbonisation Theory vs. Reality
We explore why carbon footprint alone will not suffice for investors that want to support decarbonisation and begin to offer outlines of an alternative.
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PodcastDeciphering ESG in Emerging Markets: A Closer Look at Risk And Bias
A discussion on ESG for emerging market sovereigns, the challenges of assessing these issuers, and PGIM Fixed Income’s sovereign ESG framework.
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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 papersConvertible bonds: cutting emissions and promoting efficiency
Why does the investment approach to reach net-zero emissions matter? At LOIM, we believe that the energy transition can provide growth potential for investors who are also seeking to achieve real and tangible emission reductions. Our approach invests across all sectors but focuses on companies with credible and ambitious decarbonisation targets. We explore how our TargetNetZero strategy identifies such companies in convertible bonds.
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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 papersEM Debt: The Benefits of a Blended Approach
The EM debt universe—larger, more diverse, and of higher-quality than generally perceived—offers compelling opportunities today. But given the uncertainties ahead, there are potential benefits to taking a blended approach.
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PodcastBDCs: The Cyclical & Structural Outlook
Business development companies (BDCs) continue to garner increased investor attention driven by demand for income and access to the growing private credit asset class. Barings’ Matthew Freund discusses the cyclical and structural trends shaping the market opportunity today.
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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 papersThe key drivers of 10-year US Treasury yields
Deconstructing 10-year UST drivers and the direction they could take in 2024
