In Credit Weekly Snapshot – February 2022

In Credit

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

Investors confront volatility as Russia invades Ukraine

The colors of the Ukrainian and Russian flags on a wall divided by a black crack

Markets reacted strongly this week to news that Russia invaded neighbouring Ukraine. The world has been watching tensions in the region escalate since the beginning of year.

Reaction to the latest development in Ukraine

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As the situation in Ukraine unfolds, we remain focused on our investment process: being active, long-term investors in companies with strong balance sheets and solid fundamentals, employing our research intensity capabilities.

Investment team updates – Bullet points 4 February 2022

MarketUpdates

Latest news from around the investment desks.

Bank of England raises interest rates: what does it mean for you?

Facade of the Bank of England

As widely expected, the Bank of England (BoE) has decided to raise interest rates for the second time in two months – the first back-to-back rate rise since 2004.

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – January 2022

In Credit

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

Investment team updates – Bullet points 21 January 2022

MarketUpdates

Latest news from around the investment desks.

Investment team updates – Bullet points 7 January 2022

MarketUpdates

Latest news from around the investment desks.

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – December 2021

In Credit

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

Changing monetary environment sets the backdrop for a year of change in 2022

2022 will be marked by a role-reversal in monetary policy: crisis support, stimulus and spending replaced by recovery, repair, reduced fiscal stimulus and a return towards “normal”.