All Fixed Income articles – Page 61
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White papersFixed income rebounds on expectations inflation has peaked
As central banks moderate the pace of hikes and downturn concerns take the shine off riskier assets, bonds have seen renewed interest from investors.
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White papersA Peak That Persists
We think sticky services inflation paired with a moderate slowdown will enable central banks to maintain higher rates for longer.
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White papersHigh Yield: A Compelling Risk-Reward Picture for Long-term Investors
Markets will likely remain on edge in anticipation of a central bank policy pivot, but high yield continues to present compelling total return opportunities for investors willing to ride out the volatility.
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White papersESG Engagement in Sovereign Debt: Key Questions That Must be Asked
When it comes to emerging markets sovereign debt, successful engagement often comes from asking the right questions and monitoring the right metrics.
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VideoWho’s Afraid of an Inverted Yield Curve?
The current slope of the US Treasury yield curve is inverted. Two-year yields are higher than 10-year yields, and to us that means that investors are focused on a few things.
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White papersThe Market Effect of Acute Biodiversity Risk: the Case of Brazilian Corporate Bonds
Biodiversity is part of the Earth’s natural capital and considered the cornerstone of a well-functioning planet. The many benefits to humans provided by natural capital are often integral to the provision of clean drinking water, waste decomposition and food productivity as well as being critical for human health ...
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White papersGilts: Testing market appetite for UK Government debt
The Gilt market is bigger than it has ever been – and more volatile than it has been in decades, which throws up interesting and exciting opportunities.
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White papersWeakening Growth Outlook to Eventually Favor Euro Rate Risk
European policymakers face a dilemma: continue to hike interest rates to combat inflation or ease off to stimulate growth.
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White papersOur investment teams on the key themes for 2023
In our 2023 Outlook paper, we look back on last year and outline the key themes that could shape markets in the year ahead.
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White papers2023: A Year of Transition for the Global Economy
With an extremely challenging 2022 now in the books, a look back reveals a year defined almost entirely by inflation. Financial markets, investors and policymakers alike in many major economies zeroed in on surging prices and what they meant for growth and asset prices.
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White papersFixed Income Outlook: 1Q 2023
The past year has seen a historic surge in inflation and interest rates, and a corresponding reset in financial asset valuations. At the start of 2023, we believe that peak inflation has passed, and anticipate a gradual reduction in pricing pressures over the course of the year, even as short-term rates remain elevated. Amid more subdued volatility, we favor a focus on quality and security selection to capitalize on the more generous yields now provided by fixed income markets.
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White papersAsset Allocation Committee Outlook: 1Q 2023
Neuberger Berman’s Asset Allocation Committee meets every quarter to poll its members on their outlook for the next 12 months on each of the asset classes noted and, through debate and discussion, to refine our market outlook. The panel covers the gamut of investments and markets, bringing together diverse industry knowledge, with an average of 30 years of experience.
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White papersEmerging-Market Debt Outlook 2023: A Shifting Balance of Risks
Financial markets offered few opportunities for refuge in 2022, and emerging-market bonds were no exception. We expect the past year’s difficult conditions to gradually unwind in 2023, but risks remain, and investors will need to be selective.
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White papersAn improved toolbox to manage volatility and provide income
Concerns around inflation have driven core government bond yields upwards to levels not seen for more than a decade
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White papersLooking beyond headline risks: European ABS review and 2023 outlook
It has been a challenging year defined by seismic events – from spiralling inflation to rising rates, and war in Ukraine. Indeed, 2022 has seen punctuated bouts of volatility applying great pressure on risk assets – but European ABS managed to outperform many of its peers. Here, we take a look at why this is the case, and what to potentially expect for 2023.
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White papersIG Credit: Well-positioned in a Challenging Environment
In a potential recessionary environment, robust company balance sheets and normalizing yield levels are creating a compelling case for IG corporate credit.
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White papersThe time is now: Creditors to negotiate stronger covenants in 2023
The current credit environment offers a silver lining for investors in challenging markets, as issuers look to amend and extend debt amid rising rates.
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White papersEuropean Fixed-Income Outlook: Stay High Quality in 2023
European bond-market performance was among the worst on record in 2022, as Europe ran the gamut of geopolitical, economic and market storms. While problems persist and we expect further periods of volatility, we believe the worst impact on markets is past and that investors will find opportunities in 2023—particularly in investment-grade and select high-yield credit.
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White papersBBBs in the ‘Old Normal’
A key investment-grade sector retains its appeal, but selectivity may be important.
