The Fed is Far From Dovish
Having listened carefully to the FOMC news conference last night, the message to us was clear – the Fed is pushing ahead with its normalisation of rates and the gradual shrinking of its balance sheet.
Hedging Costs Can Also Be a Benefit
Those of you who have seen or heard one of our presentations will be aware of the significant impact that the FX-basis currently has on our relative value bond selection.
The Next Crisis Will Begin…With Clickbait Headlines
There have been a number of recent articles in the mainstream press about the 10 year anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, with some saying familiar risks are emerging and questioning whether lessons have been learned.
US Treasuries Break Through 3% on their Way to 3.25%
A few weeks ago we wrote about the geopolitical risks helping to keep credit spreads wider in Europe and the UK and keeping a lid on US Treasury yields (Is It Time to Buy the Dip?).
Doctor Doom and the Doom of Tomorrow
In the early 1990s, Marvel comics introduced a world 100 years in the future with new stories for its popular heroes and villains. Doctor Doom's story was called "The Doom of Tomorrow".
Investors Need a Big Hike From Turkey
This is a crucial week for Turkey’s economy and the Central Bank of Turkey’s credibility.