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          Navigating Rates

          Where is the safe haven now?

          The spike in Treasury yields is noteworthy because in times of market volatility investors usually flock to the relative safe haven of US government debt, pushing yields down. Why are things different this time?

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          6 days ago

          Navigating Rates

          Security selection and quality are key in European credit

          With US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, alongside increased European defence spending and German fiscal expansion, the environment for European credit is developing fast. We examine the outlook for European credit, sector by sector, in the coming months.

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          04/04/2025

          Navigating Rates

          Tariffs: could “liberation day” shackle the global economy?

          US President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” has brought a huge ramp-up in tariffs that some investors fear could sink the global economy. We think the economic impact will be significant – shaving at least 1% off global output – and further escalation of the trade conflict would raise the risk of a recession.

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          03/04/2025

          Embracing Disruption

          China’s AI revolution

          European stock markets have enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance, rising significantly since the start of the year. In this article, we look at the reasons for this sentiment shift towards Europe, what fundamentals underpin it, and why Europe offers interesting long-term opportunities for equity investors.

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          01/04/2025

          Navigating Rates

          Revealed: the secret to managing risk in volatile markets

          A multi asset formula that blends aggressive and defensive assets may help to provide a smoother investment journey when markets are bumpy.

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          01/04/2025

          House View Q2 2025: Vibe shift

          A shift is underway in markets. Global investors are eyeing opportunities in Europe amid improved prospects for the region and growing uncertainty in the US. As the world turns on its head, our latest House View points a way through the complexity.

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          31/03/2025

          Navigating Rates

          Fixed Income Forward: March 2025

          We believe the best way to navigate the current environment is through exposure to US and German yield curve steepening.

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          28/03/2025

          Navigating Rates

          Multi asset explainer

          In a world at a crossroads, multi asset can help investors navigate the way forward. A multi asset approach is designed to maximise potential gains and minimise risks and also offers a simple and effective solution to diversification.

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          24/03/2025

          Still on the road for growth in 2025? Outlook for private debt

          Private debt has become an essential component in the portfolios of institutional investors for quite some time now and its attractiveness keeps increasing.

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          20/03/2025

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