Global dividends rose to a record US$606.1 billion, up 8.2% on an underlying basis.
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The Corporate Debt Index is a long-term study into trends in company indebtedness around the world, the investment opportunities this provides and the risks it presents.
Global dividends rose to a first-quarter record $339.2 billion, up 6.8% on an underlying basis.
Global dividends rose to a record $1.66 trillion in 2023, up by 5.0% on an underlying basis.
The Corporate Debt Index is a long-term study into trends in company indebtedness around the world, the investment opportunities this provides and the risks it presents.
Why the small- and mid-cap space may present opportunities in the current economic environment.
The more cyclical nature of European equities versus the U.S. and their lower relative valuations may present strong upside potential.
The healthcare sector has proved resilient during past market downturns and may offer growth opportunities regardless of the recession outlook.
How being nimble and flexible in a short-term fixed income allocation can help investors maintain stability during rate volatility.
After investors had wisely been moving to the short end of the yield curve, intermediate-duration bonds may now be more attractive.
The PCS Team explains why certain trends may prove to be supportive for both investment-grade and high-yield credit in 2023.