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ISG Insight: What goes up must come down
Markets have fastened on to some dramatic inflation headlines in recent months but as economic growth comes under pressure is there a risk of policy error?
Storing cash
Comparing the maturity profiles on Treasuries with their “risk of loss” history to reach conclusions about where value might lie within shorter maturities.
The Road to Alternatives: Assessing the Role of Liquid Alternatives in Portfolios
We examine the opportunities within liquid alternatives, as a response to heightened market volatility and rising interest rates.
The UK’s dovish turn: The £ gets pounded
The Bank of England’s May meeting has stoked recession and stagflation risks, and a more measured approach to tightening.
China’s trilemma and the renminbi’s fall
The renminbi’s resilience has faltered as appetite for Chinese assets has turned. What does this mean for China’s markets as the country faces a rekindled policy trilemma?
The fog of war: a multi-asset view
Paul O’Connor, Head of the UK-based Multi-Asset Team, considers the prospects for financial markets over the next few months, as investors contend with market uncertainty around central bank hawkishness, the war in Ukraine and lingering Chinese concerns.
10 reasons for active management in fixed income
By means of 10 charts we explore why we believe active management can be desirable when investing in fixed income.
A tale of two hikes
Two central banks both have clear intentions to hike interest rates. So why the difference in tone?
Another step towards policy tightening – with a caveat
Cautioning against classifying the Fed’s interest rate ‘liftoff’ decision as being unequivocally hawkish.
The balancing act: navigating central bank policy divergence
The challenge for central banks has grown more complicated with volatility in bond markets and mounting inflationary pressures. Investors face a similar balancing act in navigating the central bank policy divergence that is set to characterise 2022 and beyond.
‘Swissie’ causing headaches for its central bank
The Swiss franc is on an appreciating trajectory versus the euro. What can the central bank do to stem the rise?
Global Structured Debt Insight
The third edition of the Global Structured Debt Insight is now available. This regular publication aims to explore topical themes in structured debt markets and share the team’s thinking on key issues of interest.