All Fixed Income articles – Page 7
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White papersTech issues: The AI debt deluge hitting bond markets
Thus far, the artificial intelligence (AI) story has largely dominated the equity market narrative. However, 2025 marked a turning point. The major AI ‘hyperscalers’ are now turning to the bond market to fuel the technology’s rapid development.
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White papersUnified Global Alternatives – Hedge Fund Bulletin: January 2026
Global markets delivered broadly positive performance in January, supported by improving risk sentiment amid elevated sector rotation, higher dispersion, the start of the corporate earnings season, and the nomination of the next US Federal Reserve chair.
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White papersEMEA Investment grade examined 2026 – The importance of portfolio construction
While credit markets proved to be relatively resilient in the face of multiple geopolitical events, there is no guarantee that this will always be the case. So, how do we see credit markets against such a backdrop?
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White papersEuropean CLOs: 101
European CLOs offer resilient, floating-rate credit exposure backed by strong protections and a rapidly maturing market.
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White papersCLOs: Positioning for a More Selective Market
CLOs continue to offer durable carry and structural resilience, supported by steady demand and a generally constructive backdrop. As performance grows more differentiated across issuers and sectors, the case for higher‑quality positioning and selectivity has strengthened.
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White papersMulti-Asset Views – It’s a wild world (but a wide world)
Mildly reducing our equity overweight – With geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran pushing oil prices higher and weighing on investor sentiment, we have modestly reduced our equity exposure, especially in the US.
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White papers2026 Investment Grade Credit Outlook: A Turning Point in a Familiar Market?
MetLife Investment Management and PineBridge Investments now have more to offer as a top-tier global investment platform. Together, we bring deep insights, including this 2026 Outlook campaign. Stronger together. Built for what’s next.
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VideoLooking beyond mainstream bonds
Out-of-index sectors, such as trade finance, offer alternative investment opportunities.
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White papersWhat CLO investors should know in 2026
The CLO market is entering 2026 at some of the tightest spread levels in years. And for investors, knowing how to navigate that environment makes all the difference. Nuveen’s structured credit experts break down what rate cuts, ETF flows, captive equity trends and spread compression really mean for CLO positioning, and where the opportunities still lie. Read the full piece to get their outlook and see how to position for what’s ahead.
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PodcastWhat’s the outlook for yields and demand in euro credit?
Given its strong performance in recent years, does the Euro corporate bond market still offer attractive opportunities or has it become too expensive? Chris Iggo, Chief Investment Officer, AXA IM Core, talks to Boutaina Deixonne, Head of Euro Investment-Grade and High-Yield Credit, about the outlook, investor demand, and promising sectors and industries.
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White papersA CIO’s guide to long-term investing in a short-term world
The investment landscape is shifting in ways that demand more than just smart predictions. It requires preparation, discipline, and a willingness to rethink long-held assumptions. TIAA Institute, working with Nuveen, surveyed chief investment officers to uncover the converging forces reshaping institutional portfolios, from geopolitical fragmentation and inflation pressures to private markets and AI. The insights are practical, timely, and worth your attention. Explore the full report to see what these trends could mean for your long-term strategy.
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WebinarPlayback | Time for Europe! Reforms, Resilience, Rebalance
During this webinar, our experts Amaury D’Orsay, Head of Fixed Income & Money Market investments, Barry Glavin, Head of Equity, and Didier Borowski, Head of Macro Policy Research discussed how Europe is laying the foundations for sustainable, long-term economic momentum and why it should be increasingly regarded as an attractive diversification* opportunity for international investors’ portfolios.
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PodcastThe Great Bond Divergence: Opportunities Across Curves, Countries, and Credit
Global bond markets are starting to diverge again. After years of moving in near lockstep, correlations are breaking down as political and fiscal paths split across regions. The balance for investors is pursuing income, diversification, and flexibility without making an all-or-nothing “sell the U.S.” call.
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White papersPrivate credit and debt: Resiliency through interest-rate cycles
The resumption of the Federal Reserve’s easing cycle has prompted many private markets investors to evaluate how a lower-rate regime shapes opportunities and risks across commercial real estate (CRE), private infrastructure debt, investment-grade private credit, and middle market direct lending. Across these segments, one message is consistent: while interest-rate environments influence activity and pricing, private markets create value through fundamentals, structure, and long-term discipline. Those attributes combine to make private credit and debt strategies historically resilient across rate cycles.
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White papersFixed Income: The Calm Before the Storm?
Fixed income markets have shown relative calm versus other risk assets since the start of the year. That is unlikely to last, creating challenges and opportunities.
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White papersHow to spot an AI bubble
If the recent spate of TV ads promoting artificial intelligence sparked a feeling of déjà vu, you’re not alone. Dot-com start-ups in 2000 and cryptocurrency companies in 2022 dominated TV commercials shortly before both suffered epic meltdowns.
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White papersQ4 2025 Private Credit Quarterly Review and Outlook
MetLife Investment Management’s Q4 2025 Private Credit Quarterly Review and Outlook highlights a resilient and active market environment supported by strong issuance, solid investor demand and stable macroeconomic conditions. The full report provides a sector-by-sector look at how markets performed, and what investors can expect entering 2026.
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White papersLA wildfires leave municipal credit largely intact
One year after the Los Angeles wildfires, municipal bond markets have experienced no payment defaults, while assessed property values show modest declines with gradual recovery expected as rebuilding progresses. This analysis examines the credit implications of the LA wildfires, California’s fiscal position amid technology sector revenue concentration, and Chicago’s ongoing budget challenges including rising pension obligations. These case studies illustrate how municipalities navigate natural disasters, revenue volatility, and structural fiscal pressures. Read the full analysis.
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White papersWhy Today’s Environment Favors Mortgage-Backed Securities
A strong housing market and supportive federal policy could benefit US mortgage-backed securities.
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White papersGlobal High Yield – 2025 in Review and 2026 Outlook
GHY delivered a standout 2025, supported by resilient growth, low defaults and strong demand. What comes next? Our latest outlook explores whether today’s tight spreads can remain justified in 2026 and where opportunities still lie.
