Previsioni ed analisi

The main subject of interest in fixed income markets is the reflationary argument. What is the impact and should we be concerned about rising inflation and interest rates?

An impressive start to February in global fixed income markets. Are financial markets over-extended? Andrew Lake provides his insight into inflation, bubbles and the US dollar.

Themes for 2021: Our global equities team has identified nine broad themes that position companies to take advantage of transformative, long-term trends. We’ve summarised them here.

Where next? Despite stronger economic data, markets are consolidating and vaccine nationalism is emerging. What’s going to be the driver of fixed income markets over the next few weeks? And does the outlook for 2021 remain positive?

2021 – the year of convertibles. Why is inflation, new issuance and valuation good for global convertibles this year? Find out more here from Nicolas Cremieux.

The ‘Blue Wave’ is finally here, but this is against a backdrop of rising political tensions in the US and inflation moving back on the agenda. What does this mean for fixed income markets?

Prospects for UK equities appear highly favourable for 2021, generally and specifically so. Generally, macro-economic policy is unprecedentedly supportive for financial assets, with returns potential highest amongst equites where free cash flow growth is theoretically worth relatively more than ever before, hence equities are an attractive asset class and arguably the asset class of choice.

While many will remember 2020 as an annus horribilis, the large-scale roll-out of vaccines will put the global economy back on the growth track in 2021. Aside from its health consequences, the Covid-19 pandemic has shaken up our lifestyles, consumption habits and social relationships. It has also raised questions about how our democracies work and brought whole swathes of the economy and culture to their knees.

We are exceptionally optimistic about stock picking opportunity given the rich mix of events at aggregate levels and issues at idiosyncratic or individual levels: in effect the ‘top down and bottom-up’ mix is hugely supportive for stock performance which, in our opinion, sums to the effect that we are in a bull market.

There are still two clearly defined schools of thought – more normality in 2021 with the vaccine news and concerns about the efficacy of vaccine distribution and the impact this will have on global economies. Andrew Lake gives his insight into how this impacts fixed income markets as we approach the end of 2020.

Read our Multi-Asset team’s insight into positioning Multi-Asset strategies in the new normal, where they outline their cautious yet optimistic approach and what the recent vaccine announcements mean for equities.

The post-Covid world had the three upside catalysts for UK equities - resolutions to the US presidential election, Brexit’s final resolution, and an end to Covid. These headwinds will soon disappear. Find out what this means for UK Equity investing going forwards.

The recent vaccine news is very positive and 2021 could be a solid year for some parts of fixed income, especially in areas such as the fallen angels. However, quality in this environment remains key. Andrew Lake provides weekly insight into global fixed income markets.

US Presidential Election - certainty is good but all eyes are now on the Senate. Andrew Lake, Head of Global Fixed Income, provides weekly insight into global fixed income markets.

Standing strong: Is there value in European convertibles? Renaud Martin and Célia Levy discuss the resilience of European convertibles during the pandemic and the rising activity in the primary market, which is driving new and diversified opportunities.

The ‘Blue Wave’ is not coming and it looks increasingly likely that the US Congress will remain split. What next? Andrew Lake, Head of Global Fixed Income, outlines what this means in navigating global fixed income.

Lockdowns are looming and the US Presidential Election is upon us. Andrew Lake, Head of Fixed Income, covers what this means for fixed income markets, the importance of the ‘blue wave’ in the US and why control of the senate is critical.

Daniel Moreno, Head of Emerging Market Debt, outlines why liquidity and quality are important ingredients today and tomorrow.

UK Equities: Balancing value and quality. Jeremy Hewlett provides insight into navigating the UK equity market to find sustainable quality and value.

Fixed income markets are pricing in a ‘blue wave’ during the November US Presidential Election. What does this mean for Treasuries and other assets? Andrew Lake, Head of Global Fixed Income, provides weekly insight into global fixed income markets.