US

$17trn of debt is now 'paying' a negative yield

'Widespread problem’ researchers claim

Easing trade tensions and growing corporate earnings behind improved metrics

Inflation protection among key benefits to hold metal

Looking beyond trade wars and Brexit

The US dollar has performed well, up more than 7% since the end of 2017, and continues to enjoy a number of supports.

Japan favourable to China

Jon Cheigh has been with the business for 15 years

Hard currency (HC) and local currency (LC) emerging market debt (EMD) have already delivered 13% and 10.3% this year respectively.

China has risen fast and accomplished much in 70 years of the People's Republic, but nothing rises smoothly.