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14 April 2026

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Rock the boat

With the US now enforcing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, what will it mean for credit markets? Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
14 April 2026

Francis Ellison

Client Portfolio Manager

Europe at a turning point – picking the winners

Looking through market volatility to find Europe’s best companies.
13 April 2026

Anthony Willis

Senior Economist, Multi-Asset Solutions team

Market Perspectives: From optimism to uncertainty

No deal was reached over the weekend but the response in markets has been relatively benign.
8 April 2026

What sectors are well placed to enjoy real AI gains?

As artificial intelligence investment surges across industries, real progress varies widely. Drawing on conversations with more than 50 European companies, we explore who is truly prepared for AI‑driven disruption and who risks being left behind.
1 April 2026

Are high yield bonds the place to hide in levered credit?

High yield bonds combine improved credit quality with limited exposure to AI-driven disruption, setting them apart within levered credit.
31 March 2026

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Pump it up (when you don’t really need it)

Rising petrol prices will eventually feed into higher inflation, which is being reflected in the pricing of government bonds.
30 March 2026

Adrian Hilton

Head of Emerging Market Debt

What five weeks of conflict mean for emerging market debt

EM spreads are holding up well as energy route disruption from the Iran war continues, but differentiation is occurring across sovereign credits as investors reassess future risk.
30 March 2026

Anthony Willis

Senior Economist, Multi-Asset Solutions team

Market Perspectives: Where next for commodity prices?

Today we look at the potential upside – and even downside – risks to the oil price and other commodities from the Iran war and where they might go from here.
24 March 2026

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – The curve that got away

The EUR swap curve is telling a fascinating story amid the Iran conflict.
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