All Fixed Income articles – Page 8
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White papersRelative Value & Tactical Allocation Q3
MetLife Investment Management expect a more moderate decline in economic activity as the shock from “Liberation Day” tariffs fades and, as policy evolves toward an end state, consumers and businesses begin to behave more normally after initially pulling back sharply in response to the volatility.
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White papersUnderstanding asset-backed securities (ABS)
What are ABS and what do they bring to a global short duration strategy?
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White papersShort duration: the advantages of a global remit
A wider range of opportunities can be unlocked via an approach encompassing multiple time zones and currencies, maximising potential overall returns.
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White papersPrivate Credit Outlook: Five Lessons Learned
Some say private credit hasn’t been tested. We disagree…and stress can sharpen the senses.
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Video10 Minute Masterclass—Global Infrastructure Debt
Infrastructure debt continues to grow in its appeal to investors, partly due to the range of potential benefits on offer—from an illiquidity premium over public markets to enhanced diversification, risk protection and asset-liability matching characteristics. The essential nature of infrastructure debt further strengthens its appeal throughout the ups and downs of the economic cycle.
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White papersThe quiet evolution of ‘green’ bonds in global portfolios
The green bonds market is maturing as an asset class and with this maturity, it is beginning to enjoy global relevance. With €448 billion in issuance last year, Europe is still the engine, however what is important to note is that once issuers enter the green bond market, they tend to come back. For this reason, we expect many of those bonds issued in 2024 to roll-over.
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PodcastTalking Heads – Have green bonds emerged from their niche?
Green bonds, whose revenues are used to fund green projects such as renewable energy, have matured. Investors have adopted the fixed income instruments as a way to help fight climate change. Green bonds have also become a good indicator of a company’s behaviour as they encourage issuers to report on their carbon footprint and carbon intensity.
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White papersUnmasking the potential: navigating opportunities, myths and strategies in EM Private Credit
Private Credit has grown c.10-fold since 2008, but funding shortages remain particularly pronounced in Emerging Markets (EM), which hold c.90% of the global population and c.50% of GDP but less than 10% of Private Credit AuM.
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White papersDirect Lending: Why Global & Why Now?
For investors looking to generate income, preserve capital, and achieve diversification—particularly at a time when macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties are high—taking a global approach to direct lending markets can be part of the solution.
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White papersThe changing perceptions of public and private fixed income
Views from Nuveen’s TIAA General Account – The boundaries between public and private fixed income appear to be dissolving. How does this affect how the GA invests?
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White papersThe great uncoupling: Is this the end of dollar domination?
Typically in times of crisis, Treasury yields fall, while the US dollar strengthens. Now, we are seeing the dollar tumble, while Treasury yields are rising – a signal that investors’ unshakeable faith in the US as a safe haven has begun to crumble. Where will investors turn in this new paradigm?
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White papersQ2 2025 Investment Grade Corporate Market Review & Outlook
Mixed Signals, Compressed Spreads: What’s Next for Credit Investors?
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White papersA focus on climate can achieve multiple investor goals
A rules-based fixed income approach
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White papersSecular Outlook 2025: Five-year return forecasts for equities, bonds, currencies and alternatives
We anticipate that returns across major asset classes will converge over the next five years. As a long-term investor, this presents you with an opportunity to reassess and refine your strategic asset allocation. Our experts share detailed forecasts and actionable recommendations.
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White papersMIM Short Duration Q2 2025 Recap, Portfolio Actions & Outlook
MetLife Investment Management’s Q2 Short Duration Quarterly Commentary offers an eye-opening recap of our thinking, insights and action around the shorter end of the yield curve. In a market consumed by the Fed’s wait-and-see stance, debates over monetary policy and uncertain regulatory and trade environments, the report’s macro themes include:
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White papersLDI vs CDI: What are the portfolio implications?
Managing liabilities, securing long-term cashflows, and navigating market volatility are permanent questions for institutional investors. Not only will needs evolve over time but extreme market stress – such as that experienced in the UK in 2022 following Liz Truss’ mini budget and the subsequent bond market turmoil - can also impact institutional investor’s approach. The majority of pension funds or insurance providers will implement outcome-orientated solutions to help manage the specific risks they face.
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White papers2025 Midyear Investment Outlook
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the change we’ve witnessed since the start of the year is staggering and has translated into a high level of market volatility. We are in the middle of a fundamental restructuring of the geopolitical order that we’ve known since the end of World War II – politically, militarily and economically.
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White papersForeign Demand for U.S. Treasuries: Facts vs. Fears
The data behind foreign demand for U.S. Treasuries challenges the “Sell America” narrative.
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White papersFixed Income Outlook: Navigating cycles of uncertainty
After a turbulent start to the year marked by shifting central bank signals, renewed geopolitical tensions, and disruptive tariff announcements from the Trump administration, fixed income markets are entering the second half of 2025 with cautious resilience.
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White papersThe Fed’s strategic pause: the calm before the cuts
In its June meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve maintained current interest rates, pointing to ongoing tariff-related uncertainties. Nevertheless, the Fed indicated that two rate reductions remain probable before year-end.
