European high yield: impact from rising rates is so far relatively muted

Credit metrics should remain healthy through 2024, even as revenues and earnings growth are likely to slow as the macro backdrop starts to bite.

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – July 2023

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Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.

Pulling the plug on privatised water?

The resignation of Thames Water’s chief executive triggered speculation about nationalisation of the company. We explain why we don’t think that’s likely.

European Utilities: as good as it gets…

Explaining why we’ve improved the European Utilities sector fundamental score from Neutral to Positive.

A unique lens on banks and net zero

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How are financial institutions embracing the energy transition and managing climate change risks, and what are the opportunities presented by the decarbonisation process?

Through the windshield: rate hikes and borrowing costs for investment grade companies

The impact of rate hikes and borrowing costs on investment grade companies

Going global with a proven formula

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How we are taking a unique and proven impact investing approach to the next level

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – June 2023

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Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.

Andrew Dewar

Andrew Dewar

Andrew Dewar is a portfolio manager in the Investment Grade Credit team at Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

Residential and datacentres – European investment grade credit

Finding the right locations in European real estate credit. Any why residential and datacentres look attractive.