Macro

Macro

How much longer will the bond sell-off last?

Against a backdrop of war, inflation and rate hikes, Invesco’s fixed income experts comment on 2022 so far and share their outlook for the year ahead.

Macro

‘What an ugly CPI print’ – reaction as consumer prices climb 8.6%

The Fed faces further tests amidst a tight labor market and potential wage-price spiral.

Macro

Long-term fundamental investing in a macro driven market

A macro driven, bear market has driven many valuations to be inexpensive relative to recent levels, herein lies the opportunity.

Fund Flows

Treasury funds suffer first outflows in two months

In response to quantitative tightening, investors flock from Treasury funds. Refinitiv's weekly fund flows report reveals.

Macro

Tune out the noise and focus on time horizons

Vanguard's Ryan Barksdale encourages advisors to focus on portfolio fundamentals and ignore the noise in markets.

Fixed Income

Is it time to get defensive? Charts of the week from HSBC

It has been another testing week for investors. Could the tide be turning though? The latest charts reveal more.

News

“Sentiment will remain nervous” as inflation stays near 40-year high

The consumer price index rose 8.3% in April, near its highest level in 40-years but below market expectations.

Macro

Don’t fight the Fed means higher real rates

Balanced multi-asset strategies, such as the typical 60/40 portfolio, had its worst start for the year since 2008, down more than 10% in 2022.

News

Biggest interest rate rise in 20 years but Fed yet to reach “peak hawkishness”

The central bank will continue to hike rates aggressively over the next few months to combat rising inflation.

News

Nasdaq in bear market as gravity asserts itself on growth stock valuations

The S&P 500 is down 13% year-to-date and the NASDAQ Composite index is down 22% since its mid-November peak.

Macro

How much is the transition to net-zero contributing toward inflation?

Moving away from fossil fuels poses another issue for consumers - 'greenflation'.

Macro

Why inflation risks are still tilted to the upside

While TwentyFour Asset Management expect inflation will retreat later this year, it is the level it ultimately retreats to that may still surprise to the upside.

Macro

Scarcity inflation raises growth risks

Supply shocks have created scarcity inflation, making higher inflation more persistent and increasing the risk of growth slowdown.

Macro

Yield curve inversions signal caution rather than recession

Parsing the yield curve can lead to a variety of conclusions about whether a downturn is coming, while underscoring the importance of flexibility.

Macro

Is there complacency in markets amid growing risk?

Fabiana Fedeli of M&G Investments believes investors are being too complacent about the risks ahead and should exercise caution in their equities exposure.

Macro

What does bond market blitz mean for stock markets?

AJ Bell investment director, Russ Mould asks whether stock market investors should be frightened now that bond yields are surging and prices are falling.