In Focus: Ardea Real Outcome Fund
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Insights
A big night out for credit markets
This Livewire exclusive discusses the changing dynamics in credit markets and why this could be very disruptive.
The US economy is running hot
For the first time in recent history there are now more job openings than job seekers
Opportunities in Australian money markets
Distortions in short-term money markets are giving rise to attractive, low-risk investment opportunities for fixed income managers.
Ghosting in the US job market
We’ve covered US wage growth and the resulting upside risk to inflation in a number of prior commentaries and now see more leading indicators suggesting that theme is accelerating.
Low yields + rising volatility = a toxic combination for bonds
Recent volatility in Japanese government bonds (JGB) highlights the fact that government bonds aren’t so ‘safe’ when yields are very low.
Bank Bill Swap Rate – June update
Tamar Hamlyn discusses rising bank bill rates as an indicator of liquidity pressures.
Australian Rate Hike Expectations Collapse
The RBA has been signalling for some time now that the next move in rates, when it eventually comes, will be up rather than down.
Investment Grade Credit Relative Value
Investment grade (IG) credit has been one of the worst performing asset classes so far this year, and its largest segment – USD IG credit – has been the worst hit.
Markets wake up to China risk
We’ve been noticing early warning indicators of China risk flaring up and those risks have now become real.