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US election: interpreting market moves since President Trump’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis
Paul O’Connor, Head of the UK-based Multi-Asset Team, comments on the latest market movements as news of President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis adds to the chances of a Democratic clean sweep in the US election.
A superfluous tweak to the Fed’s mandate
Nick Maroutsos, Co-Head of Global Bonds, believes that despite a shift in policy, the US Federal Reserve will likely not have to worry about watching inflation climb above its target of averaging 2% over the long term.
RBA to markets: “We are still here”
Portfolio Manager Dan Siluk explains that, despite economic conditions appearing to stabilise throughout much of Australia, the Reserve Bank of Australia felt compelled to recommence bond purchases to establish its credibility with respect to its yield curve control programme.
Fed watch: stealth yield curve control?
Head of Global Bonds Nick Maroutsos describes the Fed decision in July to hold rates steady as a non-event given that the central bank, through its actions, has already proven its willingness to do whatever it takes to support the US economy during this unprecedented period.
An historic day for Europe
Paul O’Connor, Head of the UK-based Multi-Asset Team, responds to the European Union’s landmark coronavirus recovery package, agreed after four days and four nights of negotiations.
Fed Watch: despite high marks, Fed still has issues to resolve
Co-Head of Global Bonds Nick Maroutsos gives the US Federal Reserve high marks for ensuring properly functioning financial markets but believes that work still needs to be done to support households and small businesses most vulnerable to the economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick view: the MPC maintains its stance
Oliver Blackbourn, Portfolio Manager on the UK-based Multi-Asset Team, responds to the MPC’s dovish view on prospects for the UK economy, although risks remain skewed to the downside.
Warning signs ahead for indebted companies: what are the investment implications?
With many companies facing concerns over liquidity and debt as lockdowns continue, is there a way to distinguish between the winners and losers? Luke Newman, UK equities portfolio manager, gives his thoughts on the opportunities and risks for both long and short investors.
La crise pétrolière déclenche une consolidation du marché
Paul O’Connor, responsable de l’équipe Multi-Asset basée au Royaume-Uni, analyse les perspectives des actions et des autres actifs risqués alors que les prix négatifs du pétrole remettent en cause le rebond récent en forme de V des marchés.
Staying active through uncertainty
Portfolio Manager Marc Pinto discusses the importance of staying active to navigate the downturn and position for an eventual recovery.
Conserver une gestion active malgré les incertitudes
Marc Pinto, gérant de portefeuille de l’équipe Janus Henderson Balanced, explique pourquoi il est important de conserver une gestion active pour faire face au ralentissement économique et se positionner en vue d’une reprise potentielle.
Fed Watch: the Fed’s third emergency meeting
Co-Head of Global Bonds Nick Maroutsos discusses the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest efforts to ease financial conditions and why he believes the outlook for financial markets now depends on fiscal policy.