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Market Outlooks
Charting the Course: Navigating a Maturing Economic Cycle
The U.S. is now in its longest economic expansion on record, but many investors are wondering what it means for markets in the months ahead.
Investing Ideas
Cluster Cities: A Chinese Experiment in the Future of Urbanisation
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China’s success in growing city clusters of previously unimaginable size is dependent on three key factors: continued rural-to-urban migration, planning that spans disparate administrative areas, and massive infrastructure investment.
Fixed Income Insights
Private Credit: How Supply/Demand Dynamics are Shaping the Landscape
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Ian Fowler, Co-Head of the North American Private Finance Group, discusses the dynamics of each middle market segment—including upper-end style shift resulting from competitive pressures—and explains why the traditional middle is the sweet spot.
Fixed Income Insights
High Yield: Identifying Value Amid Shifting Sentiment
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Despite the sharp turns in high yield markets over the past two quarters, companies ticked along without flinching—posting strong earnings over the course. David Mihalick, Barings’ Head of U.S. High Yield Investments, explains why.
Investing Ideas
Navigating Change in China
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Barings’ Global Head of Equities, Ghadir Cooper, assesses the transformation of China’s economy, and explains why investors should be encouraged by the country’s decisive policy actions.
Fixed Income Insights
The Potential Benefits of Global Senior Secured Loans
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In the current environment, senior secured loans are gaining traction for their potential to offer a blend of attractive yield and protection against both credit and interest rate risk.
Fixed Income Insights
High Yield: Five Takeaways for the Months Ahead
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From trade wars and Brexit to central bank posturing and recessions, there is no shortage of risks facing today’s markets. As we consider high yield in the context of this turbulent environment, there are five takeaways we think are worth considering in the months ahead.
Market Outlooks
The Impact of Staying Invested During Market Turmoil
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Staying the course during market volatility is often difficult for many investors. Some choose to move to cash investments, while others try to time the market. Unfortunately, these investors are often buying high and selling low—and miss the rallies that follow the challenging periods.