The spectre of rising inflation

Belgium

en-BE

be_inst_classes

featured_be_inst

inst

Institutional

Episode 13 - Eye of the Needle podcast

With the help of Edward Al-Hussainy, Senior Interest Rate and Currency Analyst, and Adrian Hilton, Head of Global Rates and Emerging Market Debt, the Eye of the Needle team tackles the hot topic of potentially rising inflation, why it might happen, what it would mean for consumers, companies and investors, and how central banks might go about tackling it.

About this podcast

Eye of the Needle is a magazine-style podcast that aims to demystify the world of investing and shine a light on the people that look after your money. Featuring guests from the Columbia Threadneedle investments team and regular segments that cover personal finance and investing, Eye of the Needle is a must-listen for anyone looking to learn more about money, with a direct line to the people at the centre of Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

15 April 2021

Adrian Hilton

Head of Emerging Market Debt

Ed Al-Hussainy

Portfolio Manager

Share podcast

Key topics

Fixed income

Important Information

The research and analysis included on this website has been produced by Columbia Threadneedle Investments for its own investment management activities, may have been acted upon prior to publication and is made available here incidentally. Any opinions expressed are made as at the date of publication but are subject to change without notice and should not be seen as investment advice. Information obtained from external sources is believed to be reliable but its accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.

Related Insights

9 December 2025

Fixed income

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Big in Japan

Bond yields ratcheted higher globally last week, with a key trigger being shifting interest rate expectations in Japan. Will there be moves to repatriate overseas bond holdings to take advantage of these higher domestic rates? Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.

3 December 2025

Fixed income

Luke Copley

Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Jason Callan

Co-Head of Structured Assets, Senior Portfolio Manager

Ryan Osborn

Co-Head of Structured Assets, Senior Portfolio Manager

LDI focus: Diversification benefits of US securitised credit

US securitised assets offer diversification benefits in a marketplace that offers attractive yields for its high-quality nature. When blended into LDI portfolios there is opportunity to enhance collateral waterfall resilience while improving risk/return dynamics.

2 December 2025

Fixed income

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Tired of waiting for you

The European Central Bank is contending with increased fiscal spending and a massive shift in the Dutch pension system, leaving markets seeking clarity. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.

10 December 2025

Equity

Krishan Selva

Client Portfolio Manager

Moira Gorman

Client Relationship and Sales Director

Big, broad, innovative – the case for emerging market equities

Discussing the case for emerging market equities – including a weaker US dollar – and the potential benefits of adopting an active approach.

9 December 2025

Fixed income

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Big in Japan

9 December 2025

Active ETFs

Christine Cantrell

Head of EMEA Active ETFs and Investment Trust Distribution

Redefining quant – putting active into ETFs

Not all active ETFs are created equal. Explore how we’ve hardwired conviction investing into our portfolios.

true

The spectre of rising inflation

Episode 13 - Eye of the Needle podcast

Important Information

Related Insights

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Big in Japan

LDI focus: Diversification benefits of US securitised credit

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Tired of waiting for you

Big, broad, innovative – the case for emerging market equities

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Big in Japan

Redefining quant – putting active into ETFs

Important Information

You may also like

Investment approach

Funds and Prices

Our Capabilities

Please confirm a few details about yourself to visit your preference centre

Thank you. You can now visit your preference centre to choose which insights you would like to receive by email.

To view and control which insights you receive from us by email, please visit your preference centre.

CT Property Trust- Fund Manager Update