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Heavy market rout takes credit back to November 2020 levels
2 years ago
High volatility is gripping financial markets at the end of a week that has been decisively bearish for credit spreads, as concerns about the end of central bank stimulus and warnings of a Russian invasion of Ukraine next month layer on pain for investors -
Travel, tech and financials give market boost ahead of Fed second day
2 years ago
Credit and equity markets are back in tandem with a sizeable rally ahead of Wednesday's closely watched US Federal Reserve meeting, following a volatile start to the week -
Credit Rendezvous: the upside of inflation
2 years ago
It is clear, inflation is not transitory and central banks are acting with several interest rate hikes likely in store for the US this year. That makes loans and CLO debt tranches attractive, but there could be opportunities beyond these floating rate assets -
US and Euro credit diverge ahead of Fed
2 years ago
US and European credit are moving in different directions as investors try to rebalance their positions on Tuesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting kicking off -
Robeco adds Asia fixed income head and builds team ahead of strategy launch
2 years ago
Robeco has made a senior hire with a focus on credit and sustainability as it moves staff from Rotterdam in preparation to launch a new fixed income strategy -
Financials move first as bearish trading resumes ahead of Fed meeting
2 years ago
The bearish tone in financial markets has spilled over into another week with cautious positioning ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting, weakness in tech stocks, financial credits underperforming and growing trepidation about the possibility of Russian intervention in Ukraine -
See what's next: Netflix gives whole market a chill
2 years ago
Financial markets look set to end the week once again on a bearish trajectory, with fears over consumer confidence and company earnings helping take credit spreads back to their widest levels since the start of December -
Credit makes comeback despite oil and treasury yields hitting new highs
2 years ago
The bearish mood that has gripped trading sessions over the past week appears to be easing slightly, with US and European credit indices picking up after a strong rally in Asia -
Financials lead widening push amid oil and treasury surge
2 years ago
The widening pressure on credit spreads has resumed in response to rising treasury yields and oil prices, as Fed hawkish signals and supply chain concerns hold sway -
Post-CPI relief rally gives way to bears as reality bites
2 years ago
A bearish tone has returned to financial markets in the latter part of the week, despite investors seemingly taking in stride the highest US inflation growth numbers for almost 40 years -
Riskiest names lead US credit rally as big number looms
2 years ago
US companies at the wider end of the high yield market have led the market's repositioning rally ahead of Wednesday's key inflation numbers, as investors brace for what could be a directional signal for Federal Reserve policy -
Ares launches new IG private credit strategy with senior hire
2 years ago
Ares Management has bolstered its credit capabilities by adding a new investment grade private credit strategy and hiring a managing director -
Credit rallies ahead of key inflation numbers
2 years ago
Credit markets have made a corrective turn towards tighter spreads after several successive sessions of deterioration, as investors position ahead of this week's key US inflation numbers -
Telco provider jumps wider as market downturn extends
2 years ago
The bearishness that reasserted itself in the opening sessions of 2022 has spilled over into a second week, as investors anticipate elevated US inflation numbers that will put the focus back on central bank rate hikes and asset purchase tapering even as covid-19 cases hit new heights -
Credit awash with volatility in first week but investors load up
2 years ago
It has been a volatile opening week to the year for credit, but one in which investors have allocated bullishly to credit funds -
Caution returns to credit trading following tech sector rout
2 years ago
After a strong Tuesday session, financial markets are taking a more cautious step back on Wednesday amid returning inflation concerns and following a weak session for Chinese tech stocks -
Travel cos look sunny as credit returns with wind in sails
2 years ago
European credit is off to a positive start for the year, with a 3bp rally in iTraxx Crossover taking it to its tightest print since the 20 September roll -
Credit gives up some gains after central banks’ hawk party
2 years ago
Credit markets are ending the week on a correction wider after central bank-led bullishness drove spreads to their tightest levels of the month -
"If omicron paradoxically lowers the temperature of the market, that may be no bad thing"
2 years ago
The global economy is well protected against omicron — and a mild infection may be beneficial -
Banks and loans to benefit in 2022 as safe havens dwindle
2 years ago
Safe havens and sector pitfalls are among some of the top considerations for portfolio managers this year, as a consensus forms that credit could suffer versus other asset classes -
ESG template fires up hopes of CSO issuance
2 years ago
2021 may not have been a year of big volume in the synthetic bespoke market, but primary business is back, and decisive inroads into environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused issuance bode well for 2022 -
Credit takes confidence from central banks turning hawkish
2 years ago
In a remarkable twist on the previous narrative, credit markets have reacted positively to a hawkish turn in central bank policy even as daily covid cases surge to new heights -
Fund performance: CLO funds deliver again, but third of all funds post losses
2 years ago
CLO funds took six of the top 10 spots in October in a continuation of the previous month’s strong performances. However, a consistent showing from Wasserstein in the US high yield category has claimed the top spot for the last two months -
Credit hedge funds (January 2022)
2 years ago
Credit hedge fund returns -
Ucits at a glance: Robus and Altana dip but stay at the top
2 years ago
In October, Ucits funds continued a slide that had begun the previous month with 60% of them in the red
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