Markets

Seven questions on the failing banks' potential economic impact, and Fed rate hikes are answered by Natixis portfolio strategists.

While things are still evolving, the factors supporting a positive outcome for senior bondholders are meaningful.

Is the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank a single, contained bank failure or an indicator of further instability across the banking system?

The fixed income market was even less attractive than equities in 2022. So why are investors hearing that ‘bonds are back’ for 2023?

With bond yields higher than they’ve been in years, Fixed Income Manager Matt Eagan discusses the opportunities he is pursuing in the fixed income markets.

“Should we take advantage of the fall of the equity markets over 2022?” Hear from Luc Dumontier, Head of Investments and Operations, Ossiam

Loomis Sayles’ Core Plus Bond Co-Manager delves into interest rate levels, global growth prospects and where yield opportunities may be in bond markets.

The world changed in 2022 and ‘recession’ has been trending ever since. So, what should investors know about the R-word?

Loomis, Sayles & Co. recommends an opportunistic approach to 2023 given bumpy markets with potential in global credit and bottom-up security selection.

After a lengthy hiatus, yield is back, says Loomis Sayles Fixed Income Manager Brian Kennedy. He shares market dynamics and late cycle ideas for fixed income portfolios.

What will happen in 2023? Participants at the Natixis Investment Managers seminar heard a variety of solutions to help guide their investment strategies forward in 2023.

ICI General Counsel Susan Olson joins OUR Susan Olson to talk SEC rules, an aggressive rulemaking agenda, and implications for investment managers.

In this short interview, Martin Herbon, Head of Global Financial Institutions talks about his client's challenges but also opportunities in 2023.

Value investing veteran David Herro sees valuations and undervalued currencies driving opportunity for international equity investors in 2023.

Portfolio strategist Garrett Melson discusses improving valuations in fixed income, particularly investment grade corporate bond.

Portfolio strategists look ahead to the capital market forces in play for 2023, from inflation and Fed policy to asset headwinds, tailwinds and risks.

Economic winds, US dollar strength making non-US assets more attractive, and sector standouts in global equities are covered by Vaughan Nelson’s CEO.

Why the bond market is becoming increasingly attractive is explained by Rick Raczkowski, Co-Manager of Loomis Sayles’ Core Plus Bond strategy.

Three fixed income market experts share diverse views on Fed rate hikes, inflation, high yield’s liquidity issue, and value opportunities in 2023.

The metaverse is about to change everything. What does this mean for investors?

High yield is in relatively good shape if recession hits while bank loans are more challenged. Matt Eagan of Loomis Sayles’ Full Discretion Team explains.

Portfolio strategists discuss topics including the path of inflation, supply chain dynamics, dollar strength and the markets’ reactions.

Covid has ushered in a working revolution. Will it be peaceful or disruptive?

What’s on Vaughan Nelson’s shopping list for value stocks at midyear mark? CEO Chris Wallis talks market dynamics and areas of deep discounts.

With recession looming, central bank policy is a linchpin in H2 prospects.

2022 has proven historically volatile for investors. So, what can they do?

Now’s the time to balance interest rate and credit risk in fixed income portfolios, explains Matt Eagan, Co-Head of Loomis Sayles’ Full Discretion Team.

Where the Loomis Sayles Full Discretion Team is finding favorable prices and security selection opportunities amidst heightened volatility is explored.

What’s driving the markets, and if Big Tech can save the day or exacerbate a selloff, is analyzed.

While the road ahead may be challenging and uneven, the yield curve can be over-interpreted. Loomis Sayles Core Plus Team Member Michael Gladchun explains.

It’s a rare fixed income asset class that has the potential to both increase yield and lower volatility.

Amid unrest on multiple fronts, Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Matt Eagan, CFA^® sheds light on geopolitical shifts with likely impact on investors.

Geopolitical, inflationary, and policy pressures may increase volatility in equity markets and value opportunities, says Chris Wallis, CEO, Vaughan Nelson.

Putin’s well-worn, ultranationalist, and perhaps revisionist historical perspective may, in his mind, justify the Ukraine invasion.

Portfolio strategists explain why fears about rates, energy prices, inflation and recession may be overblown.

AEW Research Director Mike Acton, CFA^® discusses 4 developing US property sectors: senior housing, cold storage, medical office, lab/life science property.

How rising interest rates help deliver more total return to investors’ bond portfolios is explained in this bond basics video by Loomis Sayles.

Three scenarios for the Russia-Ukraine crisis and their potential ripple effects across global markets are examined.

How direct and indirect risks, sanctions, commodity prices, and investor sentiment may impact the world as Russia continues its drive is analyzed.

An introduction to bank loans and their benefits: seniority, security, floating interest rates, and diversification for the short or long term.

After a first half run-up, our market strategists think rate cuts are already priced in, leaving little to get excited about in the second half of 2019.