Global markets overview April 2014: Income investment review
The second quarter of 2014 kicked off in much the same sluggish fashion as the first quarter. Equity markets continued to show limited signs of life, with the US and emerging markets finishing the...
View ArticleIncome investment outlook for private investors (May 2014)
World stock markets subdued in April World stock markets eked out a small gain in April, with generally little divergence in performance. As the global economic recovery continues to gain...
View ArticleIncome investment review April 2014: Global fixed income
In Europe, the gradual economic recovery remains on track, as consumer and business confidence indicators continue to move higher despite the ongoing unrest in Ukraine. Improving confidence comes at a...
View ArticleDon’t fight the FED…AND the ECB
Stop the presses. The 10-year yield for a Eurozone peripheral nation—that just two years ago looked like needing debt restructuring— is now trading at a lower level than that of the perceived global...
View Article“Beyond low”…A new frontier for fixed income
The impact of the European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) recent eye-catching moves to improve the eurozone economy are still trickling through global bond markets and longer-term implications remain much...
View ArticleA few reasons to still like risk assets for income
For investors seeking the best global ideas for income investing, today’s market environment is supportive for risk assets, particularly compared to bonds. We remain pro-risk, but given how asset...
View ArticleInvesting for income using a multi-asset approach
Finding an attractive income in today’s low rate environment is a challenge. However, good income opportunities can be found by investing flexibility across multiple income-producing asset classes,...
View ArticleEuropean Debt [FTfm TV video]
Nick Gartside, International Chief Investment Officer of the J.P. Morgan Global Fixed Income Group, was recently interviewed by FTfm’s TV on European debt. Video running time: 4 minutes 20 seconds. In...
View ArticleVolatility – a source of opportunity
It’s great to see some volatility back in the market. What had been shaping up to be a pretty uneventful year, with falling rates and tightening credit spreads, is finally turning into one that offers...
View ArticleAssessing the investment arena: the multi-asset view
So far in 2014, markets have not behaved as predicted. Back at the start of the year, rising yields were expected throughout 2014. Instead, we’ve seen equity indices reaching new highs, bond yields...
View ArticleDogma vs. Dove Stew
In the past eight weeks, a tidal wave of accommodative global monetary policy has swept across much of the world. Now, all eyes are on the reaction of the Federal Reserve (the Fed). So far in 2015:...
View ArticleDebt Dynamics: A Refresher
On 4 May, the Financial Times reported that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is once again worried about Greece’s failure to maintain a primary surplus—this time for 2015. To the IMF, the maths...
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