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Learn about investing in fixed income today. First Sentier Investors' on-the-ground teams share investment ideas uncovered in developed & emerging markets.
Market volatility intensified in March as the escalation of the Iran conflict and disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supply reignited inflation concerns. The sharp selloff in rates eclipsed the growth slowdown narrative that had dominated the early part of 2026.
Head of Asian Fixed Income, Nigel Foo provides an outlook into 2025 for the strategy.
Volatility is the price of participation. Risk is overpaying for an asset, lending to a weak borrower, or owning something where the downside is permanent and the upside is speculative. The distinction matters because elevated volatility often produces the best entry points. Today, we see opportunities across government bonds, currencies and selective Asian credit precisely because markets remain fixated on short-term noise.
For over twenty years, the global listed infrastructure asset class (GLI) has consistently generated dividend yields in the 3%-4% range. As valuation multiples have declined in the past few years, dividend yields have expanded into the upper half of this range.
Japan’s volatility reflects Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy normalisation, not fiscal stress. Fundamentals remain solid, with strong external assets, contained deficits, and continued fiscal discipline. Market moves are being driven by technical flows as Japan exits yield suppression.
Consider listing property as part of real asset portfolios for long-term returns, liquidity, and inflationary hedge. This article explores these factors and emphasizes the investment potential of listed property as a complement to real asset portfolios.
The outlook for the global economy and financial markets looks more uncertain today than it has for a long time. Both interest rates and inflation have risen sharply. There is a growing consensus that much of the world will shortly be experiencing slowing economic growth. Understandably, investors are asking what their options are. With a wide array of asset classes available, which are best placed to offer investors resilience in the current environment, but also sustainable investment opportunities?
Global city populations continue to grow, driven by urbanisation. The provision of housing for growing populations is a major challenge for many countries and cities. Adequate housing is a factor that influences a city’s mobility of labour, social wellbeing and commerce levels. Government housing policies are typically viewed holistically with policies covering social, private and rental housing. New supply is not always efficient and can be problematic particularly in densely populated cities.
Global listed infrastructure underperformed in 2023 owing to rising interest rates and a shift away from defensive assets. Relative valuations are now at compelling levels. Infrastructure assets are expected to see earnings growth in 2024 and beyond, aided by structural growth drivers.
