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White papersInflation question haunts the market
US PPI, a measure of inflation at the producer level, rose to 6% year on year in April, the highest since December 2022 and well above market expectations. Energy price inflation also rose sharply since March. The data suggest that the war in the Middle East is beginning to feed into the real economy through higher input costs for companies, raising the risk that these costs may be passed on to consumers.
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White papersU.S. High Yield: Beyond the Maturity Wall
The maturity wall facing U.S. high yield bond issuers is sizeable. But given the market’s composition today, the wall appears less daunting for issuers—and, for investors, it’s helping shape potentially compelling opportunities.
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White papersThe presence of absence
Powell will no longer speak from the podium, but by remaining on the Fed board, his voice remains.
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White papersApril ECB meeting: In a good position to make the right decision
As expected, the European Central Bank (ECB) held policy rates steady today, extending its pause for a seventh straight meeting in the current easing cycle. Rates on the deposit facility, main refinancing operations, and the marginal lending facility remain at 2.00%, 2.15%, and 2.40%, respectively.
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White papersPotential implications of the Middle East conflict for bonds
The Middle East conflict, while first and foremost a human tragedy, also represents an energy supply shock with potentially significant implications for global growth. In a new paper, Head of Global Sovereign, Inflation and Rates, Cedric Scholtes presents a framework for analysing the war’s fixed income investment implications.
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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 papersMuni bonds have been resilient amid uncertainty
The municipal bond market had a bumpy start to 2026, but Nuveen’s latest quarterly outlook suggests the story is far from over. With taxable-equivalent yields near historic highs, record fund inflows, and a steep yield curve rewarding those willing to extend duration, there may be more opportunity in today’s volatility than meets the eye. From credit divergence in health care and higher education to shifting technical conditions, the details matter. Explore the full report to see how Nuveen is navigating the landscape heading into the second quarter.
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White papersWeathering the storm: The resilience of Asian fixed income
Confronted with ongoing geopolitical tensions, we believe Asia’s fundamental strengths should underpin the resilience of its fixed income markets. Supported by strong current account balances and the support of the AI capex cycle, many Asian countries look set to weather the current storm relatively well compared to prior crises.
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White papersCentral Banks and bond yields in focus
“The stagflationary impulse from the conflict will reshape the growth and inflation risk trade-off, creating a policy dilemma for central banks globally. Overall, we expect central banks to postpone easing, but not to reverse it, a wait-and-see stance seems plausible and appropriate.”
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White papersFive reasons active adds value in government bonds
It is time to consider global government bonds; with credit spreads around their all-time tights and equity markets looking expensive, global government bonds are beginning to get the attention they deserve. Starting yields are meaningfully higher than they’ve been over the course of the 2010s and early 2020s, enhancing the return potential of the asset class and supporting its role as a credible source of income, diversification and capital protection.
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White papersEM Local Currency Debt: A Revitalised Opportunity for European Investors
Emerging markets local currency debt is offering some of the most compelling income and diversification characteristics in global fixed income.
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White papersWhy bond investors can’t ignore the AI revolution
AI’s influence on fixed income markets is only just beginning and its eventual effects will become more apparent as time progresses. Even at this point, however, certain things are clear.
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PodcastTackling volatility with public debt money market funds
Volatility in financial markets has made money market funds a preferred asset allocation tool. Investors looking for a high-quality strategy with no exposure to financials and other corporates, a stable net asset value, and strong liquidity should consider public debt constant net asset value (CNAV) money market funds.
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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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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 papersA Validation Study of Catastrophe Bond Losses Over Time
We explore the relative historical performance of catastrophe bonds in relation to various trigger types.
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White papersDebts, deficits and disruptors: Revisiting the opportunity in government bonds
Focus over the past decade has been heavily concentrated on credit markets, however, we believe there is an often overlooked opportunity in the government bond market that may warrant further attention. As much as 2022 bruised investors, with the big correction seen in government bond markets as interest rates rose rapidly, we believe now may be a good time to revisit the asset class in both developed and emerging markets, particularly as credit markets become less exciting.
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PodcastTracking the trends in a time of rupture - Global Investment views by Outerblue Convictions
After a flurry of headlines and announcements from the annual World Economic Forum in Davos in January, one key message is likely to survive after most of the speeches have been long-forgotten; The world is facing a rupture in the international order.
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White papersThe future of fixed income
Fixed income has been transformed by advances in market structure, trading technology, and portfolio design-and the pace of change continues to accelerate. These developments are expanding what the asset class can deliver for institutional investors.
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White papersDynamic Global Bonds — investing across the cycle
Despite geopolitical strains, elevated borrowing, and shifting policy dynamics, the global economy has shown notable resilience over the past 12 months. Valuations across major asset classes (including equities, gold and high yield credit) remain elevated, even as several macroeconomic indicators point to potential softening beneath the surface. We believe these tensions highlight the importance of a flexible and globally diversified fixed income approach, one that can adapt to rapidly evolving conditions across markets, sectors, and currencies.
