by Atlanti | May 25, 2023 | Analysis & Performance, EUR, News
We saw calmer markets in April, following the
strong volatility we experienced in March. The
direction of markets seems to be largely guided
by the upcoming central bank meetings and future
macroeconomic data.
by Atlanti | May 24, 2023 | Analysis & Performance, EUR, News
March was all about banks, following the events regarding US regional banks and Crédit Suisse. We believe that these were two very different situations. Moreover, these were two idiosyncratic situations in our view, and we do not believe there should be any read across to European banks and financials.
by Atlanti | May 24, 2023 | Analysis & Performance, Climate Bond, News
Sentiment was particularly weak in March driven by fears around the banking sector in Europe and the US. Spreads on EUR investment grade (IG) widened by more than 20 bps to 170 bps after peaking at circa 200 bps during the month. Rates rallied on a combination of more dovish (at least as interpreted by the market) rhetoric from central banks as well as risk-off seen in markets.
by Atlanti | Mar 8, 2023 | Analysis & Performance, Climate Bond, News
After a very strong start to the month, fixed income markets gradually crept lower during the month as rates rose significantly in February, with EUR investment grade (IG) corporates ending the month -1.4% in terms of total return. Sentiment remained resilient nevertheless, as spreads were slightly tighter over the month – by 4 bps to 148bps.
by Atlanti | Mar 8, 2023 | Analysis & Performance, GBP, News
 January was a strong month for risk assets. Spreads on our securities tightened and government bond rates fell during the month, therefore prices on our securities benefitted strongly. All of this was related to the expectations of a softer monetary policy from most major central banks.
by Atlanti | Mar 8, 2023 | Analysis & Performance, EUR, News
January was a strong month for risk assets. Spreads on our securities tightened and government bond rates fell during the month, therefore prices on our securities benefitted strongly. All of this was related to the expectations of a softer monetary policy from most major central banks.