Credit fundamentals have worsened since the market sell-off began, although central banks could provide some companies with a soft landing and many firms have drawn on their credit lines in a bid to stay afloat. In our latest edition of 360°, we discuss the uptick in defaults and downgrades and consider what this means for fixed-income markets.
China’s five-day May Day holiday was the first big test of domestic demand - and particularly tourism - since Covid-19 lockdowns started being lifted. We take a close look at China’s journey back towards normality and highlight some of the bright spots that we are seeing on-the-ground.
In this paper, the Eaton Vance Multi-Asset Credit team looks at how recent price dislocations have affected the outlook for longer-term value across credit markets.
In a time of constant ‘me too’ fund launches, why should you care about the launch of the Royal London Global Sustainable Equity Fund? Well, for starters it is distinctly different from other sustainable global equity funds
“This time is different” is a well-worn phrase but it may be an apt description for the unprecedented situation we find ourselves in. UK fixed income portfolio managers Sajiv Vaid and Kris Atkinson outline why the current crisis marks a line in the sand and the implications for companies, ratings agencies and ultimately investors.