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We All Need to Think Like Bond Traders

Gary Norden

Think of the last time you made a large purchase, such as a car, house, or even a TV. You would have compared products...

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US bonds—Dealing With Deficits, Debt and Demand

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Concerns over rising US deficits, growing debt burdens and decreasing demand for US Treasuries are somewhat overstated: Western Asset Western Asset, part of Franklin Templeton,...

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Is The Consumer About To Crumble?

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If there is one thing the RBA wants, it is for Australians to stop spending, easing pressure on the employment market and consumption according...

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Australian Investors Still Expect Double Digit Investment Returns

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More than half of Australian investors feel positive about their finances, despite the macroeconomic headwinds. Investors have high expectations, hoping for 8% above...

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Peace Of Mind In A Shaky Market

Gaby Rosenberg

Fixed income bonds are based on a simple premise: an investor lends money to a borrower for a specific period, in exchange for agreed, regular...

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Investors Guarding For Inflation And Searching For Quality

Staff Writer

Global investment manager Franklin Templeton has issued its midyear outlook, which presents market and investment views for the second half of the year and...

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Why Passive Flows and Inelastic Markets Don’t Mix

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By Steven Boothe, Head of Investment-Grade Fixed Income at T. Rowe Price Diminished price discovery, flawed sampling methodologies, elevated transaction costs, an inability for passive...

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Has the BBSW Peaked?

Elizabeth Moran

The three-month Bank Bill Swap Rate (BBSW) is a benchmark for Australian floating rate securities. Not that long ago, the rate was close to...

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PGIM – Credit Risks and Deteriorating Lending Standards

Elizabeth Moran

I recently listened to a PGIM webinar on credit risks and deteriorating lending standards. It was so good, I wanted to share some of...

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What Will It Take To Create A Vibrant And Accessible Bond Market?

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The Australian regulatory regime is not geared toward the growth of a vibrant retail bond market. This is an issue market participants have grappled...