Market insights
Iran conflict: Geopolitics drives volatility – the real risk lies in inflation and interest rates
Beat Thoma,
Immediate reactions in Latin American financial markets to the recent developments in Venezuela have been largely muted. Nevertheless, two potential consequences have come into focus: possible effects on the global oil market and the geopolitical signalling implications for other left-leaning governments in Latin America.
Convertible bonds: positioned for another year of growth and resilience
Ivan Nikolov,
Convertible bonds enter 2026 from a position of strength. With record issuance fuelled by AI-driven growth and a broadening rally across the global stock markets, the ingredients are in place for another strong year.
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EM bonds 2026: Tailwinds thanks to geopolitical turnaround
Thomas Fischli Rutz,
Emerging markets are at the cusp of a new era. Persistently strong demand for bonds in the asset class, solid fundamentals and a weaker US dollar are creating attractive opportunities. At the same time, security selection and timing remain key.
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