In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Tiptoe through the tulips
Is 21st century crypto akin to 17th century Holland? Are we seeing the madness of digital crowds? The Bitcoin price could suggest so. Elsewhere, government bond yields are tracking down in anticipation of further monetary policy easing. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Top of the world
From the relationship between democracy scores and flagpole height, to government bond yields and budget machinations, it was a busy week in fixed income. Read on for a roundup of news across sectors and regions.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Let’s go ‘round again
Are we approaching the end of a rate cutting cycle? There does appear to be a dampening of several key themes, reflected in the dollar finally plateauing a little after a tumultuous 12 months. Read our weekly snapshot of global fixed income markets.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – A solid bond in your heart
With the UK budget looming, gilts rallied through October – helped somewhat by an interest rate cut. There were also rate moves elsewhere, with the US and Canada cutting, while Japan and the ECB kept things on hold. Read our weekly snapshot of global fixed income markets.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Crude intentions
US sanctions against two Russian oil giants saw prices spike, as well as putting upward pressure on bond yields. Elsewhere there is optimism that presidents Trump and Xi will find sufficient common ground for a US/China trade deal. Read our weekly snapshot of global fixed income markets.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Up, up and away
Government debt continues to dominate discourse, with the IMF predicting that globally it will soon exceed 100% of global GDP. Elsewhere we saw regional bank problems in the US and more trouble for France. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Give peace a chance
Geopolitics continues to dominate with the welcome news of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. This, as well as ongoing tariff threats from the US, had a feedthrough impact on commodity prices. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Walls come tumbling down
The dollar share of global FX reserves declined again in Q3 and, with the US government once again entering shutdown, yields dropped across the curve. Read our weekly snapshot of global fixed income markets.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Wind of change
As Germany passes its budget, the country is spearheading a new – possibly permanent – era of defence spending by NATO countries. Elsewhere, US and UK government bond yields crept higher. Read our weekly snapshot of global fixed income markets.
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Je ne regrette rien?
France is embroiled in political turmoil, with knock-on effects for its sovereign rating and debt. Meanwhile, it’s all eyes on the US labour market and rates. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
