All High Yield articles – Page 4
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PodcastHigh Yield: Tariffs, Tensions & Tactical Shifts
Head of Global High Yield, Scott Roth joins the Streaming Income podcast to discuss how tariffs and quickly shifting macro-economic and political dynamics are impacting corporate fundamentals and the backdrop for high yield bonds and broadly syndicated loans today.
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White papersFixed Income Investment Outlook: 3Q 2025
In the wake of an eventful quarter, we believe that more benign inflation data and softer but still positive growth could soon prompt the Federal Reserve to resume rate cuts, joining other central banks that have maintained easing polices. While tepid, economic growth remains positive globally and, in the U.S., could improve toward the end of the year and into 2026. In this environment, we currently favor exposure to shorter-term U.S. Treasuries, as well as opportunities in high yield and local currency-denominated emerging market debt, with tariff-related volatility posing a key risk.
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White papersHigh Yield: Keep Calm & “Carry” On
The global economic landscape remains in flux as investors navigate a complex mix of resilient data, policy uncertainty, and geopolitical tension. In the U.S., recession probabilities have receded but not disappeared. While hard data—such as employment and consumption—has held up, soft indicators continue to flash caution. Inflation remains sticky in places, and the full impact of recently introduced tariffs has yet to be felt. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve appears content to remain on hold, awaiting further clarity before adjusting policy.
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White papersThe strategic value of allocating to high yield
Financial markets have navigated an exceptionally turbulent period over the past five years. Severe shocks have included the global pandemic in 2020, aggressive rate hikes by central banks in 2022 and the imposition of tariffs in 2025. Despite these significant disruptions, the high-yield (HY) market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, emerging as the best-performing fixed income sector by a substantial margin.
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White papersSummertime…but will the Fed be easing?
With noise levels still high, certainty on policy remains elusive.
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White papersSigns of a growing deficit attention disorder
Short-term risk-on distractions should give way to long-term economic reality.
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White papersEuropean IG Credit: Opportunity in a Shifting Landscape
Appealing fundamentals, elevated yields and active management opportunities are drawing investors to European investment grade credit.
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VideoEuropean Opportunities in a Changing Global Landscape
Explore the shifting dynamics in global financial markets with our latest videos on European fixed income opportunities. From the macroeconomic tailwinds driving flows to Europe to the unique growth opportunities, discover how Neuberger Berman can help you navigate this evolving landscape.
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White papersEuropean IG Credit: Opportunity in a Shifting Landscape
Appealing fundamentals, elevated yields and active management opportunities are drawing investors to European investment grade credit.
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White papersResilient European High Yield market looks beyond tariff uncertainty
We cannot ignore the dominant themes impacting markets across the world, but a resilient and supported European marketplace is well placed to prosper in these challenging times.
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White papersStructural shifts in Europe’s credit ecosystem
With Europe standing at a critical juncture, Zachary Swabe and Jakob von Kalckreuth evaluate its evolving corporate funding markets, with particular consideration to the potential implementation of a capital markets union. They also consider current and future opportunities across high yield, syndicated loans and direct lending.
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White papersQ1 2025 Taxable Municipals Market Review and Outlook
Q1 returns in the taxable municipal market were strong—but not for the reasons you might expect. While falling Treasury yields boosted performance, policy-related risks and technical pressures raised questions about where valuations go from here.
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White papersCorporate Spreads. Shifting Patterns and Opportunities
European high-yield companies are benefiting from political initiatives, structural advantages, and clearer market predictability. Recent spread volatility presents attractive opportunities, while strategic reallocations aim to enhance portfolio resilience. Europe currently offers greater stability and competitive yields.
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White papersUS high yield: What we can learn from April’s tariff turmoil
When Donald Trump returned to the White House, investors braced for how markets might react to a renewed escalation of global trade wars.
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White papersIs EM Local Debt Benefiting From ‘America First’?
Emerging markets local debt is regaining momentum, fueled by shifting U.S. policy.
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White papersPrivate Markets, Edition May 2025: Our semi-annual insights into private markets
While the current market landscape remains fluid, increased macro uncertainty and unpredictable policy measures has led to heightened probability of a potential recession and turn in the credit cycle. Private credit markets are not immune to these challenges.
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White papersFinding the Sweet Spot in the Private Equity Capital Stack
“Capital solutions” has become a catch-all moniker within private markets, leaving many asset allocators to scratch their heads as to what these funds actually do and the risks they take.
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White papersUS market is a good proxy for global high yield
While a global approach provides advantages for many fixed income sectors, the benefits are less clear for high yield.
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White papersGlobal High Yield Credit Engagement Annual Report 2024
This year’s Global High Yield Credit Engagement – formerly called SDG Engagement High Yield Credit – annual report offers a deep dive into the engagement undertaken throughout the course of the year, as well as providing crucial performance insights:
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PodcastThe High Yield Playbook: Positions and Possibilities
The credit market is transforming, and investors are looking ahead to seize the best opportunities in non-investment grade credit. With wider spreads, tariff-induced inflation, and moderating growth, opportunities in high-yield bonds, loans, and CLOs are reshaping fixed income strategies.
