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Credit Threads: Nowhere to hide

The first quarter of 2022 has seen fixed income markets experience an atypical correlation tantrum, with negative returns across regions and sectors. We speak to Gene Tannuzzo, Global Head of Fixed Income at Columbia Threadneedle Investments; Alasdair Ross, Head of European Fixed Income; and Brian Lavin, Head of High Yield, to find out why they are behaving this way.

17 March 2022
Brian Lavin
Brian Lavin
Head of High Yield
Alasdair Ross
Alasdair Ross
Head of Investment Grade Credit, EMEA
Gene Tannuzzo
Global Head of Fixed income
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