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June was marked by a significant uptick in political uncertainty both in the US and the EU. European parliamentary elections saw right-wing parties gain increased prominence, particularly in France where the strength of their victory led President Macron to call surprise legislative elections.

May was a rather mixed month for bond investors, depending on which side of the Atlantic they were invested in. While US rates rallied, with the 10Y coming down by 18 basis points, Euro rates rebounded, with the German 10Y rising by 8 basis points.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from a passive observer to a proactive guardian of financial stability in the eurozone. As the ECB normalises its monetary policy after a period of unconventional measures, a key challenge has emerged: managing excess liquidity. This paper explores the ECB's evolving role in addressing this challenge.

In an ever-evolving financial landscape dominated by data-driven decision-making and economic uncertainty, understanding the nuances of fixed income investing is paramount.

April very much saw investors across most asset classes on the edge of their seats, waiting for the fog to lift on the inflation and larger macroeconomic picture and on how the Fed would react.

Discover how Candriam, with its low-correlation alternative strategy, is navigating the credit markets in these paradigm-shifting times. Nicolas Jullien, CFA, Head of High Yield & Credit Arbitrage and Thomas Joret, Senior Fund Manager, provide you with the essential information you need to understand this strategy.

March was a clement month for investors, with most asset classes delivering a positive performance.

High yield markets are shrinking. Do you know that they have contracted by 25% over the past two years? The ICE BofA BB-B Global High Yield Index has lost $654 million in value. In the meanwhile, investor demand for credit and high yield has rebounded at the end of last year.