Fixed Income

Investment analysis for yield and duration-focused investors

Monthly Checkpoints
  • 05 Jun 2026

Checkpoints is a comprehensive monthly chartbook highlighting major top-of-mind themes that could shape financial markets in the near term. In addition to the broader macroeconomic discussion, Chec...

A game of two halves – investment performance through the conflict
  • 05 Jun 2026

March was a challenging month for emerging market debt, with conflict in the Middle East leading to mostly negative returns, yet April has been more positive, with spreads now tighter than at the s...

New Zealand Fixed Income Monthly (May 2026)
  • 05 Jun 2026

The RBNZ held rates steady in May amid a split decision, viewing recent inflation pressures as likely temporary. Weak demand, spare capacity and subdued wage growth are expected to limit price pass...

Swiss corporate bonds: a winning balance of yield and protection
  • 05 Jun 2026

In a low-yield environment, Swiss corporate bonds offer a mix of relatively strong, stable income and protection in a mixed portfolio.

Market Flash: A pivotal moment
  • 05 Jun 2026

•    Last week’s hopes that a ceasefire would soon be signed were dashed by developments.  •    Despite the uncertainty, the market is convinced that discussions will be successful, a situation ref...

Tracking Shareholder Yield with Indices
  • 05 Jun 2026

How can a disciplined capital return strategy influence performance? Get to know the S&P 500 Resilient Shareholder Yield Index.

Global Fixed Income Strategy – Monthly Update
  • 04 Jun 2026

US growth is increasingly driven by AI and tech capex, but spending still isn’t large enough to push the US to a strong 3.5-4% growth scenario.

AI: Focusing on Convertible Bonds
  • 04 Jun 2026

Convertible bonds allow investors to capture AI-driven growth while diversifying the risk associated with hyperscalers in equity indices.

Funding as the New AI Bottleneck: What Alphabet’s Move Reveals
  • 04 Jun 2026

Technology prowess and financing discipline will determine who stays ahead in the AI race. In the first phase of the generative AI boom, the winning strategy was straightforward: own the physica...