Notes from the Investment Floor: Staying positive on US high yield

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Charlie Spelina, Credit Analyst, discusses the performance of US high yield this year, why he sees room for further growth and what themes that may play out in H2.

Notes from the Investment Floor – Credit spreads heading even narrower?

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Hilary Blandy discusses the trend towards structurally lower default rates and the possible implications this could have for credit spread ranges in future.

The inflation illusion? Why deflationary forces still dominate

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Ariel Bezalel and Harry Richards discuss whether inflationary pressures are likely to be cyclical or structural.

The Enduring Lustre of Gold and Silver

Ned Naylor-Leyland discusses why the outlook may be favourable for monetary metals and why it’s an interesting time for gold and silver miners.

Silver keeps its shine

Ned Naylor-Leyland explains why silver spot prices remain strong.

Note from the Investment Floor – Can the US decarbonise its energy?

Jon Wallace outlines some of the challenges ahead if the US is to meet its “borderline physically possible” clean energy targets.

No more waiting: it’s time for change

In an article first published in ESG Clarity, Abbie Llewellyn-Waters assesses the state of progress on social policy and climate change.

India’s second wave

India’s second wave of Covid cases is a tragic situation that may take months to fully resolve, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Don’t Try to Predict Inflation, Prepare For It

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Investors should devote less time to making market predictions and more to thinking about a range of potential outcomes, says Brad Slingerlend of NZS.

Reflation, Interest Rates and Risk

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Ariel Bezalel, Talib Sheikh and Mark Nash discuss financial markets, rates, fiscal and monetary policy and where they see opportunities