All Fixed Income articles – Page 4
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White papersReasons to Revisit EM Corporate Debt: A Short Duration Approach
A short-duration allocation to emerging market (EM) corporate debt offers the potential for attractive carry, incremental yield and portfolio diversification—while reducing interest rate sensitivity and preserving flexibility to reposition as monetary conditions evolve.
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White papersGlobal Fixed Income: Themes to Watch in 2026
Tight spreads meet elevated all‑in yields as policy uncertainty, AI capex, and uneven growth set the stage. We see selective opportunities across High Yield, CLOs, IG Credit, and EM Debt—with 2026 shaping up as a year for rigorous credit picking.
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White papersAbove and below the radar: Five themes for 2026
The outlook for growth, inflation and rates remains unsettled, but compelling opportunities exist. From U.S. large caps and private credit continuing their momentum, to potential turnarounds in municipals, real estate and private equity. Discover five investment themes to watch in 2026, including less-discovered areas like alternative credit markets and second-derivative AI plays.
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White papersJapan bond yields on the rise
Yields on Japan’s two‑year bonds touched their highest levels since 2007, on market expectations of a rate hike later this month. While the short end (2‑year) is more sensitive to policy‑rate moves, yields on 10‑year and 30‑year bonds have also risen amid concerns about the government’s expansionary fiscal policy and high public‑debt levels.
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White papersPrivate credit: The Red Thread – Alternatives, Edition 2025/26
Despite the sensational headlines, the fundamental outlook for the corporate direct lending strategy remains stable. Company earnings have generally been positive, as the borrower universe has shown high single-digit EBITDA growth alongside stable, healthy margins. Furthermore, as we peel back the onion, the credit profile of the underlying borrowers has also remained strong.
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White papersIntegrating Climate Risks & Opportunities into Systematic Active Fixed Income Strategies
For investors allocating to Systematic Active Fixed Income strategies, our recent paper shows how climate risks and opportunities can be integrated while seeking to maintain returns.
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VideoThe One Question Series: You Ask. We Answer.
Nataliya Ivanova, Senior Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income, discusses how Systematic Active Fixed Income strategies can help deliver climate alignment while seeking to maintain performance and introduces our support paper.
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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 papersWhy flexibility will be key for fixed income 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 papersInvestment Outlook 2026 – The shifting investment landscape
Against a backdrop of volatile geopolitics, tariffs, and policy shifts, the global economy enters 2026 with surprising resilience.
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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.
