From Apostle Funds Management portfolio manager Joe Unwin. Why investors should favour credit over other asset classes in 2023 Relative value in both defensive and risk allocations – better forward risk-adjusted returns in investment grade credit vs government bonds and high yield credit vs equities The credit universe is more...
Following a year of high inflation, geopolitical turmoil and spiking energy prices, professional fund selectors are expecting more of the same in 2023, with 62% globally, and 74% in Asia, believing a recession will be absolutely necessary in order to get inflation under control, according to a survey from...
If there is one thing the RBA wants, it is for Australians to stop spending, easing pressure on the employment market and consumption according to Franklin Templeton. “It is still early days, but signs are growing that the Australian consumer might finally be getting the memo.  If that’s the case,...
Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints and Investment Environment by T. Rowe Price Australia Investment Committee, as at 31 January 2023. MARKET PERSPECTIVE While evidence of slowing inflation and moderating central bank tightening have reduced the probability of a hard economic landing, global growth is still expected to slow as tighter financial conditions...
An Amundi Institute cross asset investment strategy research paper. High inflation has not triggered a wage-price spiral in the advanced economies. Monetary tightening has contained inflation expectations and a continued firm stance will bring down inflation, possibly faster than expected, according to Amundi, a European investment manager. Mahmood Pradhan, Head of Global Macro...
By Robert M. Almeida, Portfolio Manager and Global Investment Strategist Soaring policy rates have made cash a competitive asset again, prompting an overdue de-rating of risk assets. But just because yields are higher, that doesn’t mean risk is lower. The recent shift from yield-scarcity to abundancy is exciting, but...
Late last year I interviewed Andrew Frankling from Barrington Asset Consulting. Barrington primarily help charities and NFPs invest and I thought it’d be interesting to get his take on the asset class. Andrew, can you please explain how you see fixed income fitting into a portfolio? Andrew: We help our clients...
Income Asset Management's Head of Credit Strategy - Matthew Macreadie, provides his credit outlook for 2023. It is the starting point that counts After enduring one of the worst years on record, bond investors should find more cause for optimism in 2023. Bond yields are likely to remain relatively high...
Elizabeth Moran interviewed Teiki Benveniste, Head of Ares Australia about the company’s outlook, preference for floating rate investments and the performance of Ares funds last year. EM: Teiki, could you please share how you see floating rate securities in 2023 panning out in terms of interest rates, peak interest rates...
By Matt Simpson, Senior Market Analyst, City Index There’s no escaping the fact that Australian inflation continues to point the wrong way for the RBA and consumers alike. And today’s report should quickly eradicate hopes of an RBA pause in February. Today’s inflation report is one that matches Australia’s weather. Hot....

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