Global Fixed Income

Global Fixed Income markets are at a crossroads. Read our latest insights on the asset class here.

September 2023 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

A Surprising Rise in US Treasury Yields

A Surprising Rise in US Treasury Yields

A Surprising Rise in US Treasury Yields

Rate volatility is likely to persist as Fed pursues 2% inflation target

By Christina Noonan

Christina Noonan Associate Portfolio Manager, Multi‑Asset Division

June 2023 / MARKETS & ECONOMY

The Fed Signals More Rate Increases Amid a Resilient Economy

The Fed Signals More Rate Increases Amid a Resilient Economy

The Fed Signals More Rate Increases Amid...

Sticky inflation and further rate hikes reduce soft landing odds.

By Blerina Uruçi

Blerina Uruçi Chief U.S. Economist

May 2023 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

The Art of Actively Managing Interest Rate Risk

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

December 2022 / ASSET ALLOCATION VIEWPOINT

The 2023 Inflation Outlook

The 2023 Inflation Outlook

The 2023 Inflation Outlook

Interest rate cut is unlikely if inflation settles above Fed’s target

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist, Multi‑Asset Division

November 2022 / MULTI-ASSET STRATEGY

Markets May Need More Than a Fed Pivot to Cure Woes

Markets May Need More Than a Fed Pivot to Cure Woes

Markets May Need More Than a Fed Pivot to...

For sustained gains, markets need a Fed pivot and positive outlook.

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist, Multi‑Asset Division

September 2022 / VIDEO

The Case of Dynamic Global Bond

The Case of Dynamic Global Bond

The Case of Dynamic Global Bond

By Amanda Stitt

Amanda Stitt Portfolio Specialist

August 2023 / VIDEO

A new era of Gulf aid: potential winners and losers

A new era of Gulf aid: potential winners and losers

A new era of Gulf aid: potential winners...

A new era of Gulf aid could emerge—which countries could potentially benefit, and...

By Razan Nasser

Razan Nasser Sovereign Research Analyst, Fixed Income

May 2023 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Raising the Debt Ceiling Could Pressure Bank Funding

Raising the Debt Ceiling Could Pressure Bank Funding

Raising the Debt Ceiling Could Pressure Bank...

But cash squeeze may force the Fed to halt quantitative tightening.

By Adam Marden & Pranay Subedi

By Adam Marden & Pranay Subedi

April 2023 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Fostering Change With Impact Investing

Fostering Change With Impact Investing

Fostering Change With Impact Investing

Pursuing social and environmental impact alongside financial returns

By Harishankar Balkrishna, Matthew Lawton & David L. Rowlett

By Harishankar Balkrishna, Matthew Lawton & David L. Rowlett

December 2022 / GLOBAL MARKET OUTLOOK

The Return of Yield

The Return of Yield

The Return of Yield

Yields are appealing in select markets and buying opportunities exist, but investors...

By Andrew McCormick, Sébastien Page & Justin Thomson

By Andrew McCormick, Sébastien Page & Justin Thomson

September 2022 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Fed’s Inflation Fight Likely to Persist

Fed’s Inflation Fight Likely to Persist

Fed’s Inflation Fight Likely to Persist

Steady rise in cost of services clouds inflation outlook.

By Timothy C. Murray

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist, Multi‑Asset Division

August 2022 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Why Active Duration Management Matters

Why Active Duration Management Matters

Why Active Duration Management Matters

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

By Arif Husain

Arif Husain CFA, CIO, Head of International Fixed Income, Lead Portfolio Manager, Dynamic Global Bond Strategy