In Credit Weekly Snapshot – I won’t back down: stalemate in Strait of Hormuz
There seems to be no easy way out of the Iran war, as the ongoing closure of the crucial seaway continues to impact prices and economies around the world. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Smoke on the water
The market continues to trade on the potential macro consequences of events in the Middle East, with the threat of Iranian attacks effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a sharp spike in oil prices.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Everybody wants to rule the world
With the invasion of Iran, geopolitics is once again dominating proceedings.
EMEA Investment grade examined 2026 – The importance of portfolio construction
While credit markets proved to be relatively resilient in the face of multiple geopolitical events, there is no guarantee that this will always be the case. So, how do we see credit markets against such a backdrop?
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Rip it up (and start again)
On Friday, the US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump administration’s use of the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad-based tariffs was unconstitutional.
2026 credit thoughts – here comes the capex …
Competition for capital is heating up. Persistent government deficits combined with a long overdue acceleration in corporate capex means bond markets face a wave of new supply. Is this a risk or opportunity?
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Stuck in the middle with you
Core government bond markets are onlookers as equity markets are buffeted by AI uncertainty, with the US 10-year Treasury range-bound.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Slow dancing in a burning room
The US dollar has hit a post-2022 low and some countries are reducing their exposure.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Fool’s gold
We’ve seen extraordinary moves in precious metals recently. The same can’t be said for Bitcoin.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Enough is enough
The Japanese yen was in the spotlight this week, with the exchange rate prompting ‘verbal intervention’ by the US and speculation that physical intervention – from both the US and Japan – will follow.
