Beyond Bulls & Bears

Searching for Natural Hedges Against Interest-Rate Risk
Perspectives

Searching for Natural Hedges Against Interest-Rate Risk

In the United States, the fixed income story today is a cautionary tale of rising interest rates lurking around the corner. Most investors ...

Headwinds—or Tailwinds—for Fixed Income Investors
Fixed Income

Headwinds—or Tailwinds—for Fixed Income Investors

Only a month into the new year and investors already have plenty to think about, from plunging oil prices to a key election in Greece to dramatic ...

2015 Investment Outlook: US Credit Cycle Tiptoes into Middle Age
Fixed Income

2015 Investment Outlook: US Credit Cycle Tiptoes into Middle Age

In our view, companies' generally slow and steady approach to spending and expanding has delayed the US economy's progression through the credit cycle.

Corporate Credit Charting its Own Course
Fixed Income

Corporate Credit Charting its Own Course

As we look forward into 2014, we see relatively few large issuers that appear at risk for default, which should help to support both high-yield and bank loan credit fundamentals.

“Great Rotation?” How About “Selective Rotation?”
Fixed Income

“Great Rotation?” How About “Selective Rotation?”

A few months ago there was a lot of buzz about a so-called “Great Rotation,” used to describe an investor exodus from fixed income and into ...

Silver Lining: Fed’s “Tapering” Signals Stronger Economy

Silver Lining: Fed’s “Tapering” Signals Stronger Economy

Seeking a Fixed Income Fix

Seeking a Fixed Income Fix