Fixed Income
Is the Bond Market on the Mend?
Why the bond market is becoming increasingly attractive is explained by Rick Raczkowski, Co-Manager of Loomis Sayles’ Core Plus Bond strategy.
The Loomis Sayles Municipal Bond Team Marketplace Review
Investment grade municipal yields are at their highest levels in 10+ years with solid credit fundamentals across most sectors of the muni market.
- November 28, 2022
7 Fixed Income Market Perspectives from Loomis Sayles
Multisector Manager Elaine Stokes explores what structural changes, corporate health, and market illiquidity mean for fixed income markets.
What Factors Will Drive Fixed Income Markets in 2023?
Three fixed income market experts share diverse views on Fed rate hikes, inflation, high yield’s liquidity issue, and value opportunities in 2023.
Investing in Volatile Times
Allocations are under review amid sustained inflation and a recessionary environment.
- October 25, 2022
A Low Volatility Approach to Emerging Markets
Actively-managed, short-dated corporate bonds are a good fit for cautious EM investors.
- October 25, 2022
Readying for Recession: High Yield Credit vs. Bank Loans Today
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.
Are We There Yet? Pulse Check: Macro, Markets & Inflation
Portfolio strategists discuss topics including the path of inflation, supply chain dynamics, dollar strength and the markets’ reactions.
Shift of Dismay: Inflation, Markets & Volatility at Midyear
Portfolio strategists discuss inflation, rate hikes, the potential for recession, US consumers – and where the markets could go from here.
Fixed Income Absolute Return: An Answer to the Paradigm Shift?
How is DNCA's Alpha Bonds strategy a response to the current economic environment? François Collet, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at DNCA Finance, share his analysis.
- June 23, 2022
Stepping Up Resiliency of Fixed Income Portfolios
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.
Greenium: New Catalysts in 2022
Discover Agathe Foussard and Nelson Ribeirinho’s analysis on the new catalysts for Greenium in 2022.
Multisector Matters: Volatility Means Mispriced Bond Opportunity
Where the Loomis Sayles Full Discretion Team is finding favorable prices and security selection opportunities amidst heightened volatility is explored.
An Inverted Yield Curve May Signal Recession, But Not Always
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.
Loomis on Loans - Q1 2022
Rates have been rising. Can companies take the heat? Loomis takes a look at the Loan Market.
- April 13, 2022
A New Age for Geopolitics and Global Markets
Amid unrest on multiple fronts, Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Matt Eagan, CFA® sheds light on geopolitical shifts with likely impact on investors.
Making Market Sense of Rates, Russia and Real Inflation
Portfolio strategists explain why fears about rates, energy prices, inflation and recession may be overblown.
How Bonds Really React to Rising Rates
How rising interest rates help deliver more total return to investors’ bond portfolios is explained in this bond basics video by Loomis Sayles.
Bank Loan Basics: An Income Diversifier for All Times
An introduction to bank loans and their benefits: seniority, security, floating interest rates, and diversification for the short or long term.
The Fed Hiking Cycle: How Tight Is Tighter?
Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Full Discretion Team Co-Head Matt Eagan on how easy Fed monetary policy has been, and the implications as tightening transpires.
Flex Time: Tactically Allocating for Rising Yields
Advantages of a core plus bond approach with the flexibility to pull a lot of levers and pursue yield are explained by Loomis Sayles PM Rick Raczkowski.
What Does the Fed's Inflation Fight Mean for Fixed Income?
Fed policy moves, inflation, and security selection opportunities for active non-traditional fixed income managers are discussed by Loomis Sayles’ Matt Eagan.
Greenium: An Ally, and Source of Opportunities
More than ever, green bonds are the focus of attention. How investors should approach Greenium, its specific feature ? Find out Mirova’s analysis.
- April 22, 2021
2019 Natixis Global Survey of Individual Investors
The 2019 Natixis Global Survey of Individual Investors reveals that investors are conflicted about risk, returns and what they can expect from their investments.