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High yield bonds: The useful side of supply constraints
Low supply is providing a supportive technical environment for high yield bonds, helping to counter some of the inflation and growth concerns.
Global Perspectives Podcast: The high is back in high yield
Recession risks and rising rates have lifted yields on high yield bonds so are these concerns now largely priced in?

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.

In accelerating policy normalisation, Fed seeks to reaffirm credibility
In raising rates by 50 basis points, the Federal Reserve acknowledges the need to prioritize accelerating inflation.



In accelerating policy normalisation, Fed seeks to reaffirm credibility
In raising rates by 50 basis points, the Federal Reserve acknowledges the need to prioritize accelerating inflation.


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?


Inflation: no rerun of that ’70s show
We believe that inflation is much less rooted than the recent central banker rhetoric would indicate, and that conditions are ripe for a near-term moderation in price rises.


Yield curve inversion: warning or opportunity for sterling corporate bonds?
Despite a challenging start to 2022 for sterling corporate bonds, the market’s risk perception for the asset class is short of elevated levels. Should investors look through the recent volatility, they will find attractive levels of yields that remain backed by strong corporate fundamentals.


Five questions fixed income investors are asking in 2022
Our fixed income teams consider monetary policy-related conundrums and where, outside of policy, they see opportunities and risks for investors.


Opposing Forces
A look at potential economic outcomes as central banks seek to maintain growth while stamping on inflation.


Caution Merited in an Increasingly Uncertain Market
Bond investors should exercise caution as accelerating inflation has increased the risk of policy error.


I’ll have one of everything, please The case for a more diversified fixed income portfolio
What is the outlook for economic growth and how can investors ride out the risks?