Fixed Income

Investment analysis for yield and duration-focused investors

Allocations to private assets are on the rise. Where is this demand coming from?
  • 15 hours ago

Institutional investors are increasing allocations to private equity, private credit, and real assets. Explore the drivers behind this trend

Middle East crisis reinforces commodity supercycle – emerging market bonds poised to benefit
  • 15 hours ago

Emerging markets are at the cusp of a new era. Persistently strong demand for bonds in the asset class, solid fundamentals and a weaker US dollar are creating attractive opportunities. At the same...

10 themes for private assets in 2026
  • 15 hours ago

Across private assets, selectivity is becoming key. Discover the major themes shaping private equity, private debt, real estate and infrastructure.

CIO Briefing - War in Iran: Increasing bearish sentiment in week 2
  • 17 Mar 2026

Week 2 of Operation Epic Fury has shifted the question from “how will markets react?” to “how long will the physical disruption last?” The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed: vessel exits have...

Putting AI to Work: Clearing the Path for Core Research Work
  • 17 Mar 2026

The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations, do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to cha...

The secured credit reset? What insurers can expect
  • 17 Mar 2026

European insurers are entering a pivotal phase of regulatory reform, with proposals expected to enhance the treatment of securitisation and support a more proportionate prudential framework.

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – I won’t back down: stalemate in Strait of Hormuz
  • 17 Mar 2026

There seems to be no easy way out of the Iran war, as the ongoing closure of the crucial seaway continues to impact prices and economies around the world. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income ne...

Collateralized Loan Obligations: A U.S. securitized products primer
  • 17 Mar 2026

What are collateralized loan obligations, and how might they play a role in investors’ portfolios?

Navigating Investing in Today’s Markets with Janet Rilling
  • 17 Mar 2026

Janet Rilling, head of Allspring’s Plus Fixed Income team, discusses key global fixed income themes, including fiscal stimulus, central bank policy divergence, and inflation risks.