Market Insights, Market Outlook
Economic growth is slowing, yet equity markets have continued to rally. Central banks have committed to more hikes, pushing yields higher. In this month’s Bitesize Insights, we explain why now is the time to add some duration to lock in higher income and downside...
Market Insights, Market Outlook
Sell equities, buy bonds. Government bonds in particular. Absolutely get some shorter-dated maturities into the portfolio. But right now, you should consider adding duration. I know, I wrote in May that it was a good time to add short duration. And it still is. But...
Market Insights, Market Outlook
There are several competing narratives driving markets right now. Risk seems skewed to the downside. In this Bitesize, we consider what economic data to focus on to navigate your equities and bonds exposures through recession risks. Check out our Bitesize Insights to...
Market Insights, Market Outlook
There are so many competing narratives in the market right now. Soft landing. Hard landing. A banking crisis and credit crunch. The potential for US default as the debt limit looms… It is unusually noisy. And when narratives dominate the hard data, then it makes for a...
Market Insights, Market Outlook
The Federal Reserve hiked in March, and will probably hike again in May. Economic indicators are already flashing warning signs for a recession. In this month’s Bitesize Insights, we share what that means for investing. Check out our Bitesize Insights to learn more....
Market Insights, Market Outlook
Central banks make mistakes. Those mistakes lead to recession. The timing is not easy to predict. But when the yield curve begins to normalise from inversion and the manufacturing PMI sinks to 45, the conditions are there. Right now, we are close to entering...