Markets

Investor concerns aren’t limited to banking crisis or potential recession. Some are revisiting the 1970s and the dreaded word ‘stagflation’.

With equities challenged, macro headwinds and a possible corporate profits recession, Loomis Sayles is constructive on duration and fixed income overall.

While echoes of the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008 persist, recent banking turbulence has provided some pockets of opportunity.

Portfolio strategists offer their take on the changing macro narrative in the first quarter, the banking crisis, and prospects for a soft or hard landing.

Why UBS took over Credit Suisse, what AT1 bonds are, and how bond investors globally may be impacted are explained by Loomis Sayles Credit Research.

Portfolio Strategist Garrett Melson offers his analysis of the March 22 Fed meeting.

As central banks look to restore confidence in the financial system, chances of a full-blown recession and winners and losers of the crisis are analyzed.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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

Mounting cybercrime threats and how to avoid them are discussed by a cybersecurity expert and Thematics PM Frédéric Dupraz.

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.