Market insights

Investing in euro-denominated bonds versus USD bonds with a similar profile from the same issuer offers an attractive opportunity to generate additional returns over the medium term without increasing risk.

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The massive price slump in growth stocks could represent an interesting opportunity for investors. Convertible bonds would be a sensible alternative to shares to take advantage of this opportunity.

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The risk/reward ratio for emerging market corporates has improved considerably. Default rates are low and valuations are favourable. This translates into commensurate potential for returns.

Record losses in bond markets in the first half of the year were extremely painful for investors. Global corporates now offer attractive yields against the backdrop of an expected soft landing of the economy and promising fundamental and technical factors.