
AroundTown: bad call
In our latest blog, Pierre Beniguel looks at the implications of AroundTown’s corporate hybrid non-call and the shock announcement that it will also consider deferring coupon payments.

TwentyFour Fixed Income Panel - December 2022
2022 has been one of the most challenging years in recent memory for fixed income investors. In this fixed income panel, hosted by TwentyFour Partner and Portfolio Manager Mark Holman, we discuss our recently published 2023 outlook including top sector picks and potential surprises to consider.

Nationwide deal highlights surge in ABS interest and income
Higher rates mean the income available on AAA RMBS bonds is eight times what it was at the start of this year, and growing demand for this floating rate asset class is clear, says Kevin Law.

The Rodney Blog 2023: A return to returns
In our annual ‘Rodney Blog’, Eoin Walsh says that with rates now offering both yield and downside mitigation, and credit yields at near-decade highs, fixed income investors could enjoy strong returns in 2023

What everyone is talking about in Switzerland
UBS announced a call of its low-reset 5% Additional Tier 1 (AT1) notes on Monday, showing call risk in the AT1 sector isn’t just a matter of economics, says Dillon Lancaster.

Are storm clouds gathering over the UK housing market? Part one…
In the first of a two-part series on the UK housing market, Shilpa Pathak looks at the experience of previous recessions and argues fundamentals today look far stronger than they did either in 2007 or the early 1990s

Labour market the driving force for the Fed
Following Chairman Powell’s speech last night, George Curtis looks at what the latest labour market data means for the Fed’s war on inflation.

TwentyFour Advent Calendar 2022
The TwentyFour Advent Calendar is a collection of 24 stats telling the story of fixed income this year. The calendar covers everything from yields and issuance records to fund flows and inflation figures, and our ESG filter has even ruled out lumps of coal.

Highest starting yields since ‘08 predict strong five-year returns
Chris Bowie explains why he believes analysing starting yields can explain improved returns over the next five years

Are short term bonds the ‘best game in town’?
With investors caught between inflation and recession, Chris Bowie argues current valuations in short term, investment grade bonds can offer portfolios both downside protection and attractive yields.

Reasons to be constructive on extension risk
Telefonica’s reopening of the corporate hybrid market is further evidence that large issuers with proven track records and strong financials will call their bonds even if it looks uneconomic to do so, says Johnathan Owen.

Hint of cooling inflation can restore stability
With a US inflation print finally coming in below expectations, can investors start to picture decent returns again? Or will this latest relief rally prove another false dawn?
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