Sovereign debt (12)

Are French public finances manageable?
Markets and economics

Are French public finances manageable?

The French election has captured the attention of global financial markets. The drama of an...

By Christopher Jeffery

03 Jul 2024

2 min read

What would a far-right or left-wing government in France mean for OAT spreads?
Investment strategy

What would a far-right or left-wing government in France mean for OAT spreads?

Higher spending plans would likely have an impact on French government bond spreads at a time whe...
By Simon BellAsset Allocation
26 Jun 2024
5 min read
India in focus: countdown to index inclusion
Erik Bartolucci
Investment strategy

India in focus: countdown to index inclusion

In the wake of the general election result and with index addition just one week away, we examine...
By Erik Bartolucci
20 Jun 2024
3 min read
Peripherals versus the core: the pendulum swings
Fixed income

Peripherals versus the core: the pendulum swings

European bond investors are witnessing weaker bund yields and tighter peripheral credit spreads o...
By Simon BellAsset Allocation
27 Mar 2024
4 min read
US fiscal irresponsibility reaching its limit?
Markets and economics

US fiscal irresponsibility reaching its limit?

The Fitch downgrade to the US sovereign rating is largely symbolic, but it brings attention to th...

By Tim Drayson

07 Aug 2023

5 min read

Podcast: US debt downgrade, UK rates and China’s equity rally
LGIM
Markets and economics

Podcast: US debt downgrade, UK rates and China’s equity rally

In this episode of Market Talk, Ben Bennett, Investment Strategist APAC, talks through the market...
By LGIM
04 Aug 2023
1 min read
U-turn reduces tail risks but unlikely to stave off recession
James Carrick
Markets and economics

U-turn reduces tail risks but unlikely to stave off recession

Monday's policy reversal led to a rally in UK gilt markets. This reduces tail risks, but we belie...
By James Carrick
17 Oct 2022
2 min read
Podcast: US midterms vs markets
LGIM
Markets and economics

Podcast: US midterms vs markets

We discuss how next month's vote might impact the US economic outlook and dollar assets.
By LGIM
13 Oct 2022
1 min read