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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.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Washington Update: Congress Takes a Break
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Ah, spring break. It’s not only college students who long for a few lazy days come March and April. Congress adjourned last week and now is in the middle of a two-week “district work period,” which most politicos refer to instead as recess. Unlike the students who flock to Miami, though, lawmakers likely aren’t sitting by the pool or even resting much.
Investing Ideas
Another Arrow in the Quiver for California Investors: Taxable Municipal Bonds
Discover the benefits taxable munis have to offer and why we believe this vehicle may be a unique fixed income opportunity for investors.
Investing Ideas
Streaming Income - High Yield Bonds & Loans: Where to Next?
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High yield markets roared back in the first quarter. Can market fundamentals and technicals support continued strength? And how should investors factor in risks ranging from possible recession, to ratings downgrades, to liquidity concerns? Barings’ David Mihalick weighs in.
Market Outlooks
Strategas Insight: The "Earnings Recession" that Wasn't
Although nothing new, questions do persist about the long cycle’s durability. A cursory look at recent headlines from the financial press might leave one believing that the worst is upon (and even ahead), as opposed to behind us. However, these headlines diverge from the strength of the underlying economic data which suggest a slowing, but still growing economy.
Market Outlooks
Weekly Fixed Income Commentary: Treasury yields rise as the risk-on trade continues
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U.S. Treasury yields increased last week, led by the 5-year and closely followed by 30-year maturities. Investors continued to focus on global issues, as U.S. economic data was light throughout the week. Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting minutes reinforced a patient policy approach and benign outlook for inflation.
Market Outlooks
AAM Viewpoints: Earnings Recession Likely – Why This Time Might Be Different
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First quarter earnings season is upon us and for the first time since the second quarter of 2016, the S&P 500 Index will most likely report a decline in aggregate year-over-year earnings. Piling on, estimates for the second quarter are essentially flat and will likely be revised into negative territory if the downward trend continues. This sets up the possibility of back-to-back quarters of negative earnings growth or an “Earnings Recession” which typically does not bode well for the equity market.
Market Outlooks
Market Week in Review: China beats expectations and Brexit avoids the cliff edge. What does it mean for markets?
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On the latest edition of Market Week in Review, U.S. Institutional Senior Director Rob Cittadini and Senior Investment Strategist Paul Eitelman discuss recent economic data from China, the Brexit deadline extension, and the contrasting impact on global equity and fixed-income markets.
Fixed Income Insights
6 ways to use munis under the new tax law
Tax reform removed several major deductions, leaving munis as one of the best remaining tax-advantaged vehicles. Learn how to make the most of them.