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The EM Default Picture: More Nuanced Than Headlines Imply
The coronavirus pandemic is undoubtedly creating short-term and long-term challenges for emerging
markets (EMs). But not all sovereign and corporate issuers can be painted with the same broad brush,
and placing too much weight on overly dire forecasts may result in missed opportunities.
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Our Valuation-Driven Asset Allocation Views Looking Beyond COVID-19
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While we haven’t faced a global pandemic of this kind before and the path to normalization is uncertain, we are encouraged by the aggressive policy response from central banks and governments which we think will be effective in averting a financial crisis. Thus, we think the recent sell-off has created significant opportunities for long-term investors like us. Read our commentary to learn our latest thinking.
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Weekly Macro Update: Central Banks & Cheap Oil Keep on Rollin'
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Central banks have turned accommodative as oil prices continue to decline and digital taxes on tech companies are likely to be implemented by early Spring. Watch for FOMC and BOJ meetings next week for further easing.
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Coronavirus Catalyst
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The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a public health emergency. How have past health epidemics impacted the markets? Read Chief Investment Officer Sean Clark's insights.
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Fixed Income Quarterly – January 2020
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Falling interest rates and continued investor demand drove positive returns across fixed income in 2019—but with a number of risks on the horizon, volatility is almost a given. Barings’ portfolio managers across the high yield, emerging markets debt, structured credit and investment grade markets share their views on what to expect in the months ahead.
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2020 Market Outlook: Recession Risks or Market Myths?
While questions surrounding the pace of U.S. economic growth linger, how can investors distinguish recession risks from market myths? Read Chief Investment Officer Sean Clark's 2020 Market Outlook commentary to see what risks and opportunities investors face in the year ahead.
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Weekly Macro Update: Headwinds in Global Growth Outlook, but a Smooth Landing Expected
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Global growth outlooks are the weakest since the recession and the U.S.-China trade deal may be delayed through the new year. Meanwhile the FOMC is likely to remain on hold in December.
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Weekly Macro Update: ECB Easing and Trade De-escalation Boost Markets
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The three things you need to know this week: More signs are pointing to U.S.-China trade war de-escalation, ECB launches new stimulus and the PBOC cuts required reserve ratios.
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Weekly Macro Update: U.S. Consumer Holding Up; Global Manufacturing Still Weak
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The three things you need to know this week: Fed Beige Book cites U.S. consumption holding up well, bad Chinese debts continue to rise and a U.K Parliamentary shakeup amid Brexit.
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Weekly Macro Update: Manufacturing Sector Contracts
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The three things you need to know this week: U.S. budget deficit projections raised, the Italian Prime Minister resigns and leading indicators continue to show manufacturing.
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Weekly Macro Update: Inversion Obsession
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The three things you need to know this week: Yield curve briefly inverts, some U.S. tariffs are delayed and ECB stimulus expectations rise amid fears of a sustained slowdown.
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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.