Investment analysis for yield and duration-focused investors
The Bank of Japan raised rates, as expected. The decision was not unanimous, causing a modest market reaction. The yen has weakened—yelling “house” like a grandmother in a bingo parlor does not off...
Yesterday’s unanimous vote in favor of a US interest rate increase could be interpreted as defiance against political interference. Having raised once, the Federal Reserve is likely to raise again—...
Net asset value (NAV) loans may offer solutions for private equity and benefits for insurers.
AI hyperscalers are reshaping the IG credit market, creating attractive dislocations in fundamentally strong issuers – and an attractive entry point.
High interest rates are appealing to bond investors, but caution is warranted before adjusting one’s stock-bond splits.
By substituting higher-cost bonds with lower-cost bonds of similar characteristics, investors can improve net returns while achieving desired exposures.
Growing concerns surrounding the fiscal state of the United States and ongoing Middle East tensions have pushed rates higher across the curve since the beginning of the year. As broader fixed incom...
In this week's Bond Bulletin we explore why stronger emerging market (EM) sovereign fundamentals, generous real yields and a more stable investor base make the case for the asset class harder to ig...
Following the Fed's announcement, find our latest market views from the Global Fixed Income Currency & Commodities (GFICC) U.S. rates team.
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