Market insights
Trade war with the US: an opportunity for Beijing – a risk for Trump
Thomas Fischli Rutz,
Beijing is strategically seizing the moment in the ongoing trade war with the US, such as strengthening its domestic economy and courting new allies. Meanwhile, Donald Trump faces growing political pressure at home, and time may ultimately work in China’s favour.
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Corporate bonds: a compelling choice despite tight spreads
Oliver Reinhard,
The spreads of investment-grade corporate bond yields are currently low compared to US and European government bond yields. There are good reasons for this – it is precisely these reasons that make corporate bonds particularly attractive for investors at the moment.
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Emerging markets corporates: Winners and losers in an environment of global transformation
Thomas Fischli Rutz,
Even if US politics under Donald Trump harbours risks, the stable economic situation and robust fundamental data speak in favour of the return potential of corporate bonds from emerging economies. However, not every region and sector is equally appealing.
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High yield bonds continue to offer attractive return potential for 2025
Axel Potthof,
Given our macroeconomic view of solid growth and supportive central banks, a globally diversified portfolio of high yield bonds offers the potential for attractive returns in 2025 as well.
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IG Corporates – where high quality comes with attractive yields
Matthias Busuttil,
Investment-grade corporate bonds currently offer investors the rare opportunity to secure an attractive yield for several years with a very low probability of default.
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