All Fixed Income articles – Page 4
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VideoQuarterly Outlook - Looking through the fog of war
Amid sticky inflationary pressures and shifting growth dynamics, what do rising bond yields mean for fixed income investors? And can equities continue to show resilience despite geopolitical uncertainty?
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White papersCapital Market Assumptions 2026
The global economy is moving through a structural regime shift characterised by geo-economic fragmentation, climate risks from a delayed energy transition, and the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). Countries are increasingly pivoting towards strategic autonomy to adapt to this new regime.
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White papersUnderstanding the history of private credit
The private credit story may be more nuanced than the headlines suggest, and the history behind it matters more than most investors realize. In this installment of The Lead Left, Churchill Asset Management’s Randy Schwimmer traces the real origins of private credit, from seasoned bank credit professionals building disciplined lending platforms after the GFC to the structural forces that shaped the market we know today. For financial professionals looking to guide client conversations with conviction, understanding this history is not optional context. It is the foundation. Read the full piece to see why the distinction between core middle market managers and their large market peers may be one of the most important portfolio positioning questions in private credit right now.
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White papersGlobal uncertainty gives way to opportunity in bond and equity markets
At the start of 2026, most investors held an optimistic view of the global economic outlook, anticipating stable growth supported by increased spending on artificial intelligence.
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White papersIMF outlook points to resilience and fragilities
“The debate is no longer simply about slower growth and sticky inflation, but about a world in which policy, security, industrial strategy and capital markets are becoming increasingly intertwined.”
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White papersFixed Income Outlook 2Q 2026: Steering Through the Turn
Markets experienced a sharp change in direction during the first quarter, but despite reasons for caution, we see paths to opportunity as well.
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White papersCIO Weekly: ECB—Hold or Hike?
Among the major central bank meetings next week, the European Central Bank’s is the most in focus and consequential—especially if a policy mistake happens.
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White papersFive reasons to consider US short-duration high yield bonds
Amid the increasingly complex set of headwinds facing investors, a short duration high yield investment strategy can be designed with the aim of delivering a simple goal – generate stable, consistent income while minimising volatility and avoiding principal losses.
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White papersEmerging Market Debt Latest Commentary
Geopolitical turmoil in March reverses EMD gains.
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White papersGlobal market perspectives 2Q 2026: Hope for the best, ready for the worst
Our quarterly investment outlook highlights the themes and investment implications for the period ahead.
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White papersState credit quality is strong despite a shifting landscape
U.S. state finances are in their strongest position in modern history, but that headline strength is only the beginning of the story. Nuveen’s latest research unpacks why record reserves, falling debt burdens, and improved pension funding create a compelling case for state municipal bonds, and why the differences beneath the surface make careful credit selection more important than ever. Read the full paper to understand what the data reveals and how Nuveen approaches credit research in today’s municipal market.
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White papersEuro fixed income: A broad spectrum of opportunities
Despite the Iran conflict, we continue to see potential opportunities for ETF investors in European fixed income. Solid corporate fundamentals are supporting the credit sector, and we believe inflation-linked and short-duration bonds could perform well. The current backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions underscores the need for an active and flexible investment approach.
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White papers2Q 2026 Fixed income perspectives
Themes, outlook, and investment implications across global fixed income markets.
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White papersUnlocking green, social and sustainability bonds’ full potential
The green bond market may have reached maturity, with established issuance patterns and fewer surprises in store, but maturity does not mean a less attractive market for investors nor that its full investment potential has already been reached.
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White papersTrump the “paper tiger”. The move from Iran’s implicit leverage to explicit control in the Strait of Hormuz
Markets may be calmer following the ceasefire, but has the underlying risk really gone away?
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White papersIran Conflict Update: Emerging Market Sovereign Implications
With more than four weeks having passed since the first strikes on Iran, markets are increasingly focused on whether, and how, this conflict ultimately comes to an end.
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White papersFixed Income: A 360° View
Key insights and portfolio implications to stay ahead of the curve
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White papersOral GLP-1 Is Here. Have Credit Markets Caught Up?
The FDA’s approval of oral semaglutide removes the injection barrier and may reprice credit exposures built on an older adoption curve.
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White papersWhat sectors are well placed to enjoy real AI gains?
As artificial intelligence investment surges across industries, real progress varies widely. Drawing on conversations with more than 50 European companies, we explore who is truly prepared for AI‑driven disruption and who risks being left behind.
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PodcastThe grass has become greener for green bonds
While their sustainability-related credentials have sustained the appeal of green bonds over the years, recent events in energy markets have reminded investors of the need for continued progress on the energy transition and hence the need for financing for green energy projects.
