‘Only a deep recession can seriously threaten high yield’
According to experts, it takes a lot to bring down the global high-yield market. The high effective yields help absorb rising credit losses in a recession.
‘US trade deficit is a mathematical problem, not a political one’
High US import tariffs are meant to help reduce the budget deficits of the United States. “Whoever the next two or three presidents may be, they will face exactly the same problem: the country must find a way to reduce its deficits. Because they are unsustainable.”
Global trade after Trump
Following Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day,” investors are grappling with a fundamental question: Is a trading order possible that is less dependent on the United States? Or are we on the brink of a new Great Depression, as some doomsayers suggest?
Belgium plans dual defense funds, invites financial sector to join in
Belgium is entering the European defense investment arena with two new public-private initiatives, one at the federal level and another from the Flemish government.
Morningstar: Pzena versus Stewart Investors in EM equities
Emerging markets delivered a relatively resilient start to 2025. Morningstar this week compares the Pzena Emerging Markets Focused Value fund and Stewart Investors Global Emerging Markets Leaders fund.
AllianzGI creates private markets division, names Jozan as head
Allianz Global Investors has announced the creation of a dedicated private markets division, appointing Edouard Jozan as head of private markets.
Roelof Salomons: ‘Increased frequency of internal memos’
Roelof Salomons hit the ground running when he became Chief Strategist at Blackrock Netherlands exactly six months ago. According to him, we are at a turning point. Capital flows are shifting direction, creating tremendous opportunities for investors in Europe.
Transfers: Nagelmackers, HF Quarters, Edmond de Rothschild, Allianz GI
This week’s overview of transfers and appointments in and around Luxembourg includes updates from Edmond de Rothschild, Bank Nagelmackers, HF Quarters, and Allianz Global Investors.
Wealth managers revisit small crypto allocations in portfolios
Bitcoin’s persistent popularity is reigniting portfolio debates among European wealth managers.
Oil stocks are a very cheap hedge against inflation
The energy sector serves as a safe haven during periods of geopolitical turmoil and is showing greater investment discipline. However, an increasing oil supply is dampening short-term expectations.