Credit Cycle and Liquidity in Bond Markets
Simon Thorp reflects on liquidity in today’s bond market and the current credit cycle. How would a turn in the cycle or significant sell-off affect the current state of markets?
Drivers of global credit markets
Supply is a key technical driver of credit markets. Where should investors watch for pressure points & opportunities given the large supply of debt throughout developed & emerging markets?
The Relationship between Bonds & Equities
The relationship between bonds and equities is a key indicator for markets. In 2018 we saw prolonged correlation between the U.S. stock market and bond yields – which has reversed this year. Which factors are driving this change?
Brexit Negotiations
With less than 45 days left until Britain plans to leave the EU, have Brexit negotiations progressed since Theresa May presented her withdrawal plan to Parliament?
How has recent U.S. Fed policy driven financial markets?
How has recent U.S. Fed policy driven financial markets?
What is the biggest market risk today?
Where does Simon Thorp think the greatest risks in markets are today? Watch government bond yields like a hawk (also, interest rates at their lowest in 5,000 years!).
Which aspects of company earnings do credit investors tend to monitor?
Which aspects of company earnings do credit investors tend to monitor? Simon Thorp gives us his perspective.
Which events will drive markets over the coming months?
Which events will drive markets over the coming months? 2018’s unresolved trade, political and economic concerns are here to stay.
A potential Brexit deal?
Will European leaders be willing to compromise on a Brexit deal following indications of market weakness? Simon Thorp believes that recent industrial production numbers out of Germany may give the EU motivation to continue negotiations.
U.S. Yield Curve
What is the shape of the U.S. treasury yield curve implying about the current state of global markets? Simon Thorp walks us through the curve’s historic fluctuations.
Market Performance
Which events and asset classes have shaped market performance over the latter half of this year?