Key takeaways
• Markets are increasingly taking their cues from governments, with fiscal spending and policies becoming key drivers of growth and inflation.
• The US...
High grade sovereign (or government) bonds remain as relevant as ever in an uncertain and complex market environment.
Today’s bond yields are indeed low, and...
Franklin Templeton's Andrew Canobi highlights perception versus reality
The 1999 cult movie Matrix explores the theme of perception versus reality in this world.
"A bit like financial markets...
By Steven Spearing – portfolio manager Apostle funds management.
Why incorporating floating rate securities as part of a fixed income portfolio can help investors manage...
FlexiGroup Limited (ASX: FXL) ( has announced the pricing of A$265m asset-backed securities (“ABS”), supported by a pool of unsecured, consumer receivables originated in...
The following markets commentary has been provided by Federated Hermes, including comments on the global commercial property market.
Lewis Grant, Senior Portfolio Manager for Global...
By Barclays Investment Bank Analysts: Jeff Meli, Anshul Pradhan, Joseph Abate & Zornitsa Todorova
The world of fixed income is undergoing rapid and profound changes....
Fixed income offers more attractive valuations and higher income than equities again. In addition, fixed income has historically offered lower volatility than equities, as well as...
By Syed Zamil, Insight Investment
Fallen angels, investment grade bonds that have been downgraded to sub investment grade or high yield bonds, are often overlooked,...
From Silvia Dall'Angelo, Senior Economist at Federated Hermes Limited, London
US economic data had a generally softer tone this week, suggesting the impact from past...
