July 30, 2021 Three Reasons Why Investors Need to Source Income Efficiently by Brian Resnick Yields are low, but the need for income isn’t. Investors willing to expand their horizons should find it worth the effort. Fixed Income, Low-Yield Environment Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 28, 2021 Could China’s Regulatory Crackdown Be Good for Credit? by Jenny Zeng China’s regulatory crackdown led early this week to a dramatic selloff that spread into offshore Chinese credit markets. We see a silver lining. China, Emerging Markets, Fixed Income, Policy & Regulation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 26, 2021 Brace (But Not Too Much) for the CPI Roller-Coaster by Guy Bruten Second-quarter Australian CPI could be much higher than expected. Coming on top of the country’s strong economic performance and talk among some central banks about “normalising” policy, the news could unsettle investors. But we don’t think they need to worry—or, at least, not just yet. Economics, Fixed Income, Inflation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 20, 2021 Why Investors Shouldn’t Take a Time-Out from High Yield by Will Smith Worried about rising yields? High-yield bond investors should think carefully about whether or not to exit the market. We do the math for possible scenarios. Fixed Income, Rising Rates Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 14, 2021 When Rates Rise, Munis Win Race While Cash Sleeps Worried about rising rates? Taking your money out of the municipal market and putting it in cash could cost you. Fixed Income, Municipals, Rising Rates Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
July 13, 2021 The Renminbi Outlook: The Journey Is the Reward by Brad Gibson With China’s currency at its highest level in three years, investors want to know: Is the renminbi poised to turn? We don’t think so. China, Currency, Emerging Markets, Fixed Income, Policy & Regulation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 30, 2021 What Are Bond Investors Thinking? Their Three Top Concerns by Scott DiMaggio, Gershon Distenfeld We address the three most common investor concerns we’re hearing today—inflation, tapering and climate risk. Plus, a bonus worry (if you’re not thinking about this risk, you should be). Fixed Income, Inflation, Responsible Investing/ESG, Rising Rates, Tech & Innovation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 23, 2021 This Too Shall Pass: The Micro Case for Transitory Inflation by Susan Hutman, Robert Hopper, Eric Winograd The macroeconomic picture suggests the recent uptick in US inflation is temporary. But is it? We dig into the micro data that makes the case. Economics, Fixed Income, Inflation Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 15, 2021 ESG Managers to High-Yield Issuers: Don’t Stand Still by Shawn Keegan, Salima Lamdouar, Jackie Pincus ESG-linked bonds have become very popular in investment-grade markets. We think the time is right for high-yield issuers to join in. For investors, that means new opportunities. Fixed Income, Responsible Investing/ESG Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 15, 2021 Post-Pandemic Policymaking Could Drive Emerging Markets Apart by Adriaan du Toit Slow vaccine rollouts threaten not only to take a sizable human toll but also to scar some emerging economies. Coronavirus, Economics, Emerging Markets, Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 10, 2021 Muni Strategies for an Inflationary Climate by Daryl Clements Inflation concerns have many muni bond investors bracing for impact on returns. Inflation-protection strategies can help, but the key is to be thoughtful. Fixed Income, Inflation, Municipals Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 08, 2021 High Yield: Rising Stars and Other Omens by Robert Hopper, Susan Hutman, Will Smith High yield bonds are trading at historically tight spreads, but there’s more happening in credit markets than meets the eye. Are Rising Stars a signal of market opportunities? Fixed Income Likes 0 SHARE Bookmarks
June 03, 2021 Crisis Dashboard: Big Data Helps Paint the Big Picture (June Update) by Jonathan Berkow, Scott Krauthamer As investors look for signs of a return to normalcy from the coronavirus crisis, they have a dizzying array of indicators to choose from. We’ve assembled a group of signals, with the help of big data, that may point the way. Coronavirus, Economics, Equities, Fixed Income Likes 2 SHARE Bookmarks