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US corporate earnings: On par
As we come to the end of a much anticipated earnings season what are the key takeaways?
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Financial conditions tighten further but could have been worse
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.
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Labour markets continue to cool off
Partner and Portfolio Manager Felipe Villarroel looks at new labour market data from the US and why this is good news for the Fed.
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Bank results should see levels begin to normalise
With the US bank earning season having begun last Friday, Dillon Lancaster believes this could be a catalyst to help spreads begin to recover.
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Tighter financial conditions might herald end to rate hikes
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.
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What is in the price of AT1s after the sell off?
After a volatile few days in bank capital, Felipe Villarroel looks at how AT1s are pricing after the sell off.
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Why short dated IG is the “best game in town” for 2023
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.
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Central Banks have tools to handle volatility in the banking sector
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.
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Idiosyncratic or wider bank issue?
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?
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February pull-back widens the entry point for fixed income
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.
Financial conditions are tightening – what comes next?
With banks tightening lending criteria in the US, Felipe Villarroel explains why macro trends like this will have more influence on the Fed’s thinking than the recent strong jobs data when it comes to the path for monetary policy.
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Are markets finally following the Fed?
With 2023’s rally halted by the Fed’s hawkish messaging, Felipe Villarroel questions whether markets read the recent jobs data correctly and looks at what it means for terminal rate expectations.