Fixed income

A new generation of state-contingent debt instruments is reshaping the emerging markets (EM) landscape, creating value for investors and providing creative solutions for sovereigns.

Bond yields ratcheted higher globally last week, with a key trigger being shifting interest rate expectations in Japan. Will there be moves to repatriate overseas bond holdings to take advantage of these higher domestic rates? Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.

US securitised assets offer diversification benefits in a marketplace that offers attractive yields for its high-quality nature. When blended into LDI portfolios there is opportunity to enhance collateral waterfall resilience while improving risk/return dynamics.

The European Central Bank is contending with increased fiscal spending and a massive shift in the Dutch pension system, leaving markets seeking clarity. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.

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.

Fixed-income investors face falling rates, tight spreads and a fragile labour market. The playbook requires locking in yield and managing duration, while staying vigilant on credit quality.

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.

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.

We set out three potential scenarios the chancellor could follow as she attempts to balance the books, and what each might do to bond yields and markets.