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FX Moment: Sterling’s Fiscal Hurdle Cleared, Moving On to BOE
The UK’s “low-key fiscal event” budget means a fading fiscal premium, for now, and a focus on sterling’s carry appeal as the first BOE rate rise in the cycle looms. In this episode of the FX Moment podcast, Bloomberg Intelligence chief FX s
Macro Matters: Northern Trust’s Bahuguna on AI and Equities
With stronger nominal growth, persistent inflation and an AI-driven investment boom reshaping the macro backdrop, investors may need to rethink traditional stock and bond allocations. Anwiti Bahuguna, co-chief investment officer of Northern
Credit Crunch: PGIM Credit’s Peters on Convergence, Crowding Out
“The idea of patient capital is something of a dinosaur,” says Greg Peters, co-CIO for PGIM Credit, on the speed with which markets can reprice. “The rise of algos and CTAs, you’re just seeing a lot more volatility in the market.” Peters jo
All Options Considered: Is 100 High for Rates Volatility?
In this edition of All Options Considered, BI Chief Global Derivatives Strategist Tanvir Sandhu discusses why US rates volatility has risen from its early-2026 lows but remains near longer-run historical averages rather than at an outright
Credit Crunch: Waterfall’s Cuby on ABF and the European Consumer
“We’re credit guys,” says James Cuby, partner and head of Europe for Waterfall Asset Management, when discussing asset selection and the right risk-return profile. “We’re not going to be able to generate a 30% return, and therefore an inves
Macro Matters: Buckler’s Lazar on Repo, Clearing and the Fed
With repo markets functioning smoothly but major structural changes approaching, investors are focused on funding conditions, Federal Reserve liquidity and the shift to mandatory Treasury clearing. Andrew Lazar, head of sales at Buckler Sec
Credit Crunch: Around the World of Global Credit in 60 Minutes
Global credit markets have stayed relatively calm through wars and sovereign crises like the one in France, despite swings in rates, making strategic insights essential. In this episode of the Credit Crunch podcast, Mahesh Bhimalingam, Bloo
Masters of the Muniverse: Why Boring Munis Have Rarely Paid More
Looking across 200 years of history to the AI-driven energy boom, there’s a case that munis haven’t looked this good in a long time. On this episode of Masters of the Muniverse, Matt Gastall, head of municipal research and strategy at Bloom
FX Moment: Structural Yuan Bull Run vs Unsolved Yen Bull Puzzle
In this episode of the FX Moment podcast, recorded in Hong Kong, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief FX Strategist Audrey Childe-Freeman and Gary Ng, Senior Economist at Natixis CIB in Hong Kong, discuss Asia FX in 4Q and into 2027, with a focus o
Macro Matters: Wellington’s Medeiros on the Fed and 2027 Risks
With nominal GDP running above 6% year to date and earnings season kicking off, Mike Medeiros, macro strategist at Wellington Management, explains why corporate profitability has been well-supported and why that support may be fading, in hi
State of Distressed: Bloomberg’s Diaz-Matos on LME Whack-a-Mole
“Even when you think you’ve patched the last three holes ... what does it matter that you actually blocked one, two, and three if the company can still get there through route four?” observes Alex Diaz-Matos, Bloomberg Intelligence senior c
Macro Matters: Pimco’s Clarida on Fed Policy and Balance Sheet
With the Federal Reserve confronting persistent inflation, strong demand and questions about how much further rates may need to rise, investors are also watching for potentially significant changes to the central bank’s communications and b
Credit Crunch: Investor Survey 4Q - Rate Bears Hoard Rally Cash
Credit and high yield are in the red for the year after a two-month selloff. Will 4Q deliver gains or more losses, and why? On this episode of the Credit Crunch podcast, Mahesh Bhimalingam, Bloomberg Intelligence global head of credit strat
FICC Focus Special: Barings' Slaven Is Cautious on Complexity
Asset allocators should prepare for continued bouts of volatility, as negative asymmetry in market fundamentals, valuations and technicals is causing investors to trim equity exposure and move up the capital stack. Trevor Slaven, Global Hea
Macro Matters: Rabobank’s Lawrence on Rates and Global Markets
With global bond yields at multi-decade highs and markets pricing further central-bank tightening, investors are reassessing the relative value of rates, equities and currencies. Christian Lawrence, chief cross-asset strategist at Rabobank,
Credit Crunch: Ellington’s Vranos on MBS Innovation and Alpha
“You want to buy the security based on this yield, but you have to protect against the risks,” says Mike Vranos, CEO and founder of Ellington Management Group. “What you see is many investors just ignore the option they’re short or, in the
State of Distressed: Latham’s Sobolewski on Evolving LME Tactics
“’Co-op first, ask questions later’ is down a bit from its peak, though not dead,” observes John Sobolewski, Global Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Liability Management Practice, as he addresses the latest dynamic between debtors and lenders in
Macro Matters: Rockefeller’s Chang on AI, Rates and Bond Markets
With AI investment accelerating, energy costs rising and Treasury yields pushing to multi-decade highs, investors are confronting a market where few assets look obviously cheap. Jimmy Chang, chief investment officer of Rockefeller Global Fa
Macro Matters: Post-Fed Thoughts From BI Rates Strategist Jersey
With the Federal Reserve beginning a new tightening cycle and markets pricing additional rate increases, investors are reassessing where the Treasury yield curve may be headed next. Ira Jersey, Bloomberg Intelligence chief US interest-rate
Credit Crunch: Manulife’s Purdie on AI, ESG and Relative Value
“We want to encourage risk-taking, but we want to encourage the right type of risk-taking, which is informed risk-taking,” says Colin Purdie, global CIO of public markets for Manulife Investment Management. In this episode of Credit Crunch,
FX Moment: The Fed Meeting & What It Means for Bonds, the Dollar
In this episode of the FX Moment podcast, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief FX Strategist Audrey Childe-Freeman talks to BI’s Chief Interest Rate Strategist Ira Jersey for a flavor on what to expect from the Fed at the Sept. 16 FOMC Meeting. The
Macro Matters: Insight Investment’s Murphy on Fixed Income
The angst, consternation and hand-wringing over debt levels may be a contrarian indicator that rate markets are oversold, says Brendan Murphy, North American head of fixed income at Insight Investment Management. Murphy joins Bloomberg Inte
All Options Considered: Bond Volatility, USD/JPY and Gas Tail Risk
Cross-asset volatility has declined over summer even though the path of resistance for yields has been higher. In this edition of the All Options Considered podcast, BI’s Chief Global Derivatives Strategist Tanvir Sandhu gives an update on
EM Lens: Global X’s Dorson Shines Spotlight on EM Equities, FX
Emerging market equities have outperformed the S&P 500 by over 14% over the past year, as investors take advantage of attractive valuations, falling currency volatility and a more resilient macroeconomic backdrop. Malcolm Dorson, Senior EM
Macro Matters: Barclays’ Meaning on UK Rates, Inflation, Growth
With the latest energy shock pushing UK inflation higher while economic growth remains subdued, investors are questioning whether markets have priced too much Bank of England tightening. Jack Meaning, UK chief economist at Barclays, joins B
EM Lens: Sandglass’ Lozovsky Reinforces Bullish EM Narrative
Emerging market fund flows are accelerating as credit fundamentals continue to improve amid historically loose financial conditions, wide real yields and deteriorating US dollar demand. Genna Lozovsky, managing principal and chief investmen
Macro Matters: MetLife’s Matus on Fed Policy, AI and Markets
With US growth holding up and inflation still running above target, investors are weighing whether the Federal Reserve needs to tighten policy further or can afford to stay on hold. Drew Matus, chief market strategist at MetLife Investment
Credit Crunch: Around the World of Global Credit in 60 Minutes
Global credit markets have stayed relatively calm through war and peace, despite swings in the rates markets, making strategic insights essential. In this episode of the Credit Crunch podcast, Mahesh Bhimalingam, Bloomberg Intelligence’s gl
State of Distressed: Burian, Stark on the Preordained Bankruptcy
To demonstrate how the modern bankruptcy system often feels prepackaged and inevitable, Brown Rudnick’s Robert Stark compares the current state of Chapter 11 to a trip to the local bureaucracy: “We could do everything that is being done now
Macro Matters: Mariner CIO E.G. Fisher on Liquidity and Credit
With the Federal Reserve leaning toward a smaller balance sheet and several year-end funding pressures approaching, investors may need to pay closer attention to liquidity and the cost of financing leveraged positions. E.G. Fisher, chief in
