- While further smaller rate rises may be on the cards, the hiking cycle looks close to peaking, ending the big repricing of bonds over the last year, significantly bringing down interest rate volatility and providing a boost to the asset class.
- The economic backdrop – characterised by falling inflation, slowing growth and tight labour markets – might provide opportunities in areas such as European investment grade corporate hybrids, national champion banks, and longer-dated investment grade credit.
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