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Sentiment was stronger in October, as spreads on EUR investment grade (IG) corporates tightened by 12 basis points (bps) to 104 bps. Spreads were well supported over the month, on a combination of robust macro data from the US and EU, the European Central Bank (ECB) delivering a 25 bps rate cut as expected and very strong technicals.

In October the fund showed resilience during a weak month for fixed income, as interest rates were rising. This was notably the case in the US, where strong economic data, combined with the fixed income market pricing in a Donald Trump win, meant that interest rates, as measured by the 10-year US Treasury bond yield, moved up by circa 50 basis points (bps).

In October the fund showed resilience during a weak month for fixed income, as interest rates were rising. This was notably the case in the US, where strong economic data, combined with the fixed income market pricing in a Donald Trump win, meant that interest rates, as measured by the 10-year US Treasury bond yield, moved up by circa 50 basis points (bps).

In October the fund showed resilience during a weak month for fixed income, as interest rates were rising. This was notably the case in the US, where strong economic data, combined with the fixed income market pricing in a Donald Trump win, meant that interest rates, as measured by the 10-year US Treasury bond yield, moved up by circa 50 basis points (bps).

Credit spreads on EUR investment grade (IG) corporates were broadly unchanged in September at 116 basis points (bps).

September was a positive month for fixed income, as we saw the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) and the European Central Bank cut by 25 bps.

September was a positive month for fixed income, as we saw the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) and the European Central Bank cut by 25 bps.

September was a positive month for fixed income, as we saw the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points (bps) and the European Central Bank cut by 25 bps.

February was a relatively stable month for our securities, despite the increase in interest rates. Spreads on our securities tightened slightly during the month. The macroeconomic data has meant that market participants have been revising their assumptions on the number of rate cuts in 2024 downwards. However, the outlook remains constructive, i.e. a gradual disinflationary scenario combined with a soft or no landing. Spreads on subordinated debt of financials remain wide, especially on a relative basis. As such we believe that there is more upside in terms of capital appreciation, in addition to the high income we are receiving.

February was a relatively stable month for our securities, despite the increase in interest rates. Spreads on our securities tightened slightly during the month. The macroeconomic data has meant that market participants have been revising their assumptions on the number of rate cuts in 2024 downwards. However, the outlook remains constructive, i.e. a gradual disinflationary scenario combined with a soft or no landing. Spreads on subordinated debt of financials remain wide, especially on a relative basis. As such we believe that there is more upside in terms of capital appreciation, in addition to the high income we are receiving.

February was a relatively stable month for our securities, despite the increase in interest rates. Spreads on our securities tightened slightly during the month. The macroeconomic data has meant that market participants have been revising their assumptions on the number of rate cuts in 2024 downwards. However, the outlook remains constructive, i.e. a gradual disinflationary scenario combined with a soft or no landing. Spreads on subordinated debt of financials remain wide, especially on a relative basis. As such we believe that there is more upside in terms of capital appreciation, in addition to the high income we are receiving. 

Credit markets ended the month in the green, with spreads on eurozone (EUR) investment grade (IG) corporates tightened by 8 bps to 129 bps. Markets have remained fairly complacent in the face of mixed macro data and hawkish narrative from central banks, focusing on disinflationary trends and a soft landing scenario.

January was a relatively good month for our securities, despite the slight increase in interest rates at the beginning of the month. Following central banks’ announcements, market participants have been reviewing their assumptions regarding the timing of rate cuts, but the direction remains the same and the outlook remains positive and constructive ie, a gradual disinflationary scenario combined with a soft or no landing.

January was a relatively good month for our securities, despite the slight increase in interest rates at the beginning of the month. Following central banks’ announcements, market participants have been reviewing their assumptions regarding the timing of rate cuts, but the direction remains the same and the outlook remains positive and constructive ie, a gradual disinflationary scenario combined with a soft or no landing.

January was a relatively good month for our securities, despite the slight increase in interest rates at the beginning of the month. Following central banks’ announcements, market participants have been reviewing their assumptions regarding the timing of rate cuts, but the direction remains the same and the outlook remains positive and constructive ie, a gradual disinflationary scenario combined with a soft or no landing.

Like November, December was a very strong month for risk assets. This came following some positive macroeconomic data and the Fed’s dovish comments that seemed to pave the way for a gradual disinflation scenario combined with a soft or no landing.

Like November, December was a very strong month for risk assets. This came following some positive macroeconomic data and the Fed’s dovish comments that seemed to pave the way for a gradual disinflation scenario combined with a soft or no landing.

Like November, December was a very strong month for risk assets. This came following some positive macroeconomic data and the Fed’s dovish comments that seemed to pave the way for a gradual disinflation scenario combined with a soft or no landing.

November was a very strong month for risk assets in general, following some positive macroeconomic data. We seem to be in the gradual disinflation scenario combined with a soft landing. This was taken positively by global markets and also meant that spreads on our securities had tightened.

November was a very strong month for risk assets in general, following some positive macroeconomic data. We seem to be in the gradual disinflation scenario combined with a soft landing. This was taken positively by global markets and also meant that spreads on our securities had tightened.