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Markets remain at a crossroads.
Discover how to navigate a flexible path forward.

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Cutting a Path

T. Rowe Price’s Saurabh Sud goes where the credit opportunities take him.

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May 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Currency Hedging Can Boost Yields and Reduce Volatility

Currency Hedging Can Boost Yields and Reduce...

Interest rate differentials have created some compelling opportunities.

By Kenneth A. Orchard

Kenneth A. Orchard Portfolio Manager

May 2023 / VIDEO

Medical Technology Industry Well-Positioned Post-Covid

Medical Technology Industry Well-Positioned...

By Mitchell Unger

Mitchell Unger Credit Analyst

May 2023 / FIXED INCOME

Rates Volatility to Continue as Economic Outlook Evolves

Rates Volatility to Continue as Economic...

We expect a relatively mild U.S. recession, not a steep downturn.

By Andrew McCormick

Andrew McCormick Head of Global Fixed Income and CIO

April 2023 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

How Our Strategies Generated More Return, More Often

How Our Strategies Generated More Return,...

April 2023 / FIXED INCOME

Yield With Caution: Selectively Navigating Today’s Credit Markets

Yield With Caution: Selectively Navigating...

March 2023 / FIXED INCOME

When Markets Twist and Turn, Flex Your Fixed Income

When Markets Twist and Turn, Flex Your Fixed...

Five bond strategies to help investors navigate evolving markets.

February 2023 / VIDEO

What Investors Need to Know About the U.S. Debt Ceiling

What Investors Need to Know About the U.S....

The impasse over raising the debt ceiling may roil markets.

By Michael Pinkerton

Michael Pinkerton Associate Analyst

February 2023 / FIXED INCOME

Taking Another Look at Securitized Credit

Fundamental research can reveal opportunities in the asset class.

By Jean-Marc Breaux, Ramon de Castro & Evan Shay

February 2023 / FIXED INCOME

The Importance of Additionality in Impact Investing

The Importance of Additionality in Impact...

Additionality can accelerate and strengthen impact investing.

By Matthew Lawton

Matthew Lawton Portfolio Manager

January 2023 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

The Active Advantage in High Yield

Active approach allows security selection and nimble positioning.

By Kevin Loome & Ashley Wiersma

December 2022 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

Securitized Credit Continues to Evolve

Post-GFC rules have toned down risk, but careful analysis is key.

By Jean-Marc Breaux, Ramon de Castro & Evan Shay

December 2022 / FIXED INCOME

A Closer Look at Quantitative Tightening Implications

A Closer Look at Quantitative Tightening...

While manageable near term, notable QT impact likely by mid-2023.

By Stephen L. Bartolini, Steve Boothe & Pranay Subedi

November 2022 / IMPACT INVESTING

Impact Investing in Credit: Debunking Four Common Misconceptions

Impact Investing in Credit: Debunking Four...

By Matthew Lawton & Benji Baxter

October 2022 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

Finding Opportunities in Evolving Fixed Income Markets

Finding Opportunities in Evolving Fixed Income...

Flexible multi-sector approach is essential as markets shift.

By Christopher P. Brown & Anna Dreyer

October 2022 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

Inflationary Forces Set to Overpower Disinflationary Trends

Inflationary Forces Set to Overpower Disinflationa...

The post-GFC environment of low rates appears to be over.

By Christopher Faulkner-MacDonagh, Alex Obaza & Blerina Uruçi

August 2022 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

The Bond Bear Market Appears Over—For Now

An early recession should reduce the chance of aggressive rate hikes.

By Kenneth A. Orchard

Kenneth A. Orchard Portfolio Manager

August 2022 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Why Active Duration Management Matters

As market dynamics twist and turn, a flexible approach delivers results.

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of International Fixed Income and CIO

July 2022 / EMERGING MARKETS

Reports of the Death of EM Debt Are Exaggerated

Spreads are attractive compared with other asset classes.

By Samy Muaddi & Benjamin Robins

July 2022 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

Looking Beyond Short-Term Inflation Pressure in TIPS

Looking Beyond Short-Term Inflation Pressure...

Rapid Fed tightening makes interest rate risk management key.

By Mike Sewell & Blerina Uruçi

July 2022 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

Attractive Income Bolsters High Yield Bonds

Recent downturn may also offer price appreciation opportunities.

By Kevin Loome & Ashley Wiersma

June 2022 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Plans to Replace LIBOR Are Nearing Completion

Update from T. Rowe Price on the USD LIBOR transition.

By Predrag Rogic & Douglas Spratley

June 2022 / FIXED INCOME

Why We Have Become More Favorable on Duration

Key indicators suggest that yields have peaked.

By Andrew McCormick & Stephen L. Bartolini

June 2022 / FIXED INCOME

Analyzing the Case for Asia Credit Bonds

An attractive combination of risk and return.

By Sheldon Chan

Sheldon Chan Portfolio Manager

June 2022 / FIXED INCOME

Evaluating ESG Bonds—What's Behind the Label

Greenwashing risks underpin importance of assessing an ESG bond’s credentials.

By Matthew Lawton

Matthew Lawton Portfolio Manager

May 2023 / FIXED INCOME

Inside the Engine Room of EM Local Currency Debt

Inside the Engine Room of EM Local Currency...

A potentially rewarding asset class.

By Nathan Wang & Wenting Shen

May 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Volatility Brings Opportunity in Fixed Income

Rates offer alpha opportunities, dollar at risk of depreciation.

By Arif Husain, Scott Solomon & Quentin S. Fitzsimmons

May 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Foundations of Emerging Markets Bond Investing

Four‑part anchoring framework fundamental to debt sustainability.

By Samy Muaddi & Siby Thomas

May 2023 / FIXED INCOME

Perspectives on Securitized Credit

First Quarter 2023

By Christopher P. Brown, Ramon de Castro & Jean-Marc Breaux

May 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

The Art of Actively Managing Interest Rate Risk

The Art of Actively Managing Interest Rate...

With volatility likely to persist, an active approach remains critical.

By Amanda Stitt

Amanda Stitt Portfolio Specialist

April 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

What Is Next for the AT1 Bond Market?

Credit Suisse write‑down does not spell the end of this market.

By Rob Thomas & Bineesha Wickremarachchi

April 2023 / ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE

How Climate and Biodiversity Considerations Are Driving Credit Risk

How Climate and Biodiversity Considerations...

Role for investment industry in creating innovative financing solutions.

By Tongai Kunorubwe & Penny Avraam

March 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Financial Authority Plans to Replace LIBOR Are Nearing Completion

Financial Authority Plans to Replace LIBOR...

Update on the USD LIBOR transition from T. Rowe Price.

By Predrag Rogic & Douglas Spratley

February 2023 / FIXED INCOME

Russia-Ukraine War One Year On

Ongoing war continues to reverberate through the economy and energy markets.

By Razan Nasser & Peter Botoucharov

February 2023 / FIXED INCOME

Perspectives on Securitized Credit

Fourth Quarter 2022

By Christopher P. Brown & Ramon de Castro

January 2023 / MULTI-ASSET SOLUTIONS

A New Dollar Smile: Where Next for the U.S. Dollar?

A New Dollar Smile: Where Next for the U.S....

Our analysis shows the U.S. dollar is at risk of weakening.

By Multiple Authors

January 2023 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Global Impact Credit—One Year On

Reflecting on a year of impact investing and what’s next.

By Matthew Lawton

Matthew Lawton Portfolio Manager

December 2022 / VIDEO

Forecasting Oil Prices: Six Vital Indicators

By Elliot Shue

Elliot Shue Corporate Credit Analyst, Energy and Commodities Industries

October 2022 / VIDEO

Global Impact Credit Annual Report Highlights

By Matthew Lawton

Matthew Lawton Portfolio Manager

October 2022 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

Case for a Strategic Allocation to High Yield Bonds

Case for a Strategic Allocation to High Yield...

Hybrid characteristics provide attractive risk/reward profile.

By Kevin Loome & Ashley Wiersma

August 2022 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

Turmoil Creates Opportunity for Short Duration Bonds

Turmoil Creates Opportunity for Short Duration...

Fed hikes have pushed up yields on lower-risk bond allocations.

By Multiple Authors

August 2022 / FIXED INCOME

High Yield Bonds Appear Well Positioned for a Recession

High Yield Bonds Appear Well Positioned for...

The sector is in better health than prior to previous downturns.

By Michael Della Vedova & Stephen Marsh

July 2022 / FIXED INCOME

Value Has Returned to High Yield

Fundamentals are strong, and spreads are attractive.

By Michael Della Vedova & Stephen Marsh

July 2022 / EMERGING MARKETS

Emerging Markets Face a Highly Varied Growth Outlook

Emerging Markets Face a Highly Varied Growth...

Inflation and monetary policies are not affecting regions equally.

By Christopher J. Kushlis

Christopher J. Kushlis Asia Sovereign Analyst, London

July 2022 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

Economic Headwinds Are Proving Stronger Than Expected

Economic Headwinds Are Proving Stronger Than...

The challenges facing the global economy will not abate soon.

By Nikolaj Schmidt

Nikolaj Schmidt Chief Global Economist

June 2022 / U.S. FIXED INCOME

Interest Rate Volatility Creates Value in RMBS

Interest Rate Volatility Creates Value in...

Strong housing supports mortgage-backed bonds with credit risk.

By Ramon de Castro & Dennis Lee

June 2022 / VIDEO

What lies ahead for emerging markets?

By Christopher J. Kushlis

Christopher J. Kushlis Chief of China and Emerging Markets Macro Strategy

June 2022 / VIDEO

Consumers are Financially Strong, But Inflation Looms

Consumers are Financially Strong, But Inflation...

By Pranay Subedi

Pranay Subedi Credit Analyst

June 2022 / GLOBAL FIXED INCOME

Fixed Income—New Dynamics Demand Fresh Thinking

How changing markets require investors to think and act differently.

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain Head of International Fixed Income and CIO, Lead Portfolio Manager, Global Unconstrained Bond Strategy

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