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In recent weeks the US debt ceiling has been dominating headlines with investors focused on the imminent threat of a US default which would be extremely unnerving for global markets. We look at the wider implications facing the US economy.

What do the release of the Fed minutes tell us about the forward path for monetary policy? Danny Zaid argues that for market participants looking for clarity, the minutes, provide more questions than answers.

As we come to the end of a much anticipated earnings season what are the key takeaways?

Following the publication of the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey, Felipe Villarroel highlights what caught our attention in the report and if it signals further tightening of financial conditions.

Partner and Portfolio Manager Felipe Villarroel looks at new labour market data from the US and why this is good news for the Fed. 

With the US bank earning season having begun last Friday, Dillon Lancaster believes this could be a catalyst to help spreads begin to recover.

Is the end of rate hikes near for the US? Concerns over regional banks and a weakening labour market are raising questions about the Fed's next move.

After a volatile few days in bank capital, Felipe Villarroel looks at how AT1s are pricing after the sell off.

2022 was the worst year for bonds in living memory. So, could 2023 be similarly bad for other asset classes? Chris Bowie looks at the case for short dated investment grade credit for 2023.

Volatility in banking has dented consumer confidence. Felipe Villarroel explores if central banks have the will and the tools to safeguard financial stability amidst the recent issues with Credit Suisse and regional US banks.

Deposit outflows at Silicon Valley Bank raise concerns over lending quality and mark-to-market losses, but is this a wider issue for the global banking sector?

February was a nasty throwback to the sort of market conditions that battered fixed income in 2022, but the pull-back has given anyone worried they’d missed the January rally an even better opportunity, says Charlene Malik.