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As COVID-19 wreaks havoc on lived and financial markets, we check in with our veteran High Yield Fixed Income team to learn which industries are being most affected, where there are opportunities and why High Yield may be considered 'cheap' right now.

Declining cash rates and investors’ healthy appetite for risk saw high yield credit spreads fall sharply in 2019, resulting in favourable returns from the asset class. In this update, Matt Philo and Jason Epstein, Co-Heads of High Yield, outline some of the factors that might affect sentiment in the months ahead and consider whether high yield credit can make further progress in the remainder of 2020.

Learn about investing in fixed income today. First Sentier Investors' on-the-ground teams share investment ideas uncovered in developed and emerging markets.

This is the latest monthly update on Emerging Markets Bond. It provides a review of the market and the latest outlook for the sector. View for more details.

This is the latest monthly update on Emerging Markets Bond. It provides a review of the market and the latest outlook for the sector. View for more details.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield ended at 4.23% in June, just 2 basis points higher than the previous quarter.

This is the latest monthly update on Emerging Markets Bond. It provides a review of the market and the latest outlook for the sector. View for more details.

This is the latest monthly update on Emerging Markets Bond. It provides a review of the market and the latest outlook for the sector. View for more details.

This is the latest monthly update on Emerging Markets Bond. It provides a review of the market and the latest outlook for the sector. View for more details.

A monthly review and outlook of the Asian Quality Bond market.

A monthly review and outlook of the Asian Quality Bond market.

Global/US As we move into 2025, US growth and Trump’s policies upon his inauguration will be the key drivers of credit markets. We believe US growth will likely moderate as Biden’s government spending along with job creation will soon cease. In fact, our team has strong conviction that Trump would immediately undo many of Biden’s policies, sharply reduce spending in the government related sectors, before shifting the attention to boost the private sector. With other regions also slowing, especially in Europe, we could move into a period of slower global growth as Trump’s pro-business policies will take time to impact the real economy.

2023 has not been for the faint-hearted. The euphoric mood from China’s post-Covid reopening that highlighted the start of 2023 revealed its alter ego as the year progressed with a slew of turbulent events, such as the regional banking crisis and Israel Hamas war.

A monthly review and outlook of the Asian Quality Bond market.

A monthly review and outlook of the Asian Quality Bond market.

A monthly review and outlook of the Asian Quality Bond market.

A monthly review and outlook of the Asian Quality Bond market.

Concentration in equity markets has reached unprecedented levels, particularly in the United States. A select few mega-cap stocks, colloquially referred to as the "Magnificent 7," now dominate market indices, reflecting a convergence of technological innovation, speculative enthusiasm, and the allure of generative AI.

This is the latest monthly update on Emerging Markets Bond. It provides a review of the market and the latest outlook for the sector. View for more details.

We are entering a new era. The year 2024 will be unpredictable and clouded by many uncertainties. It will be marked by geopolitical risks, the ongoing taming of the inflation beast, and how the US Presidential election will impact markets.

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.

Familiar challenges remain in 2020. On the one hand, manufacturing activity and global trade has slowed substantially and expected returns are relatively low across asset classes.

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.