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EM Corporates & ESG: A Surprisingly Strong Opportunity Set

Senior Investment Analyst Ashley Fritz addresses three major misconceptions around ESG investing in the EM corporate space.

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Three Questions on Inflation with Michael Gladchun

Michael Gladchun, Associate Portfolio Manager, estimates underlying core PCE is already running at or near a 2% annualized inflation rate, and he sees progress ongoing if imbalances continue to normalize.

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Investment Outlook - October 2023

We believe the US economy is late in the credit cycle as US Treasury bond yields move to highs not seen since 2007.

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How Can Municipalities Deal with the Lack of Affordable Housing?

Housing affordability has been stretched thin across the United States. Joe Prestamer and Michelle Luu discuss some of the ways municipalities are tackling this complex issue.

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Shifting Trends Favor European Banks vs. US Banks for the First Time in Years

Credit Research Analysts Greg Schantz and Julian Wellesley dive into why they favor European banks vs US banks and why they see a potential opportunity in Yankee bank bonds.

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Corporate Health: Signs of Improvement, but Vulnerabilities Remain

Despite some improvements in corporate health, Global Macro Strategist Craig Burelle shares why he thinks companies are likely to experience more pain in the months to come.

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Fitch Downgrades US Treasurys: A Tale of Debt and Dysfunction

Fitch Ratings has downgraded the long-term rating of US Treasurys from AAA to AA+. Chief Economist Brian Horrigan shares his take on Fitch’s reasoning and highlights key differences between this event and the S&P downgrade of 2011.

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Surprises from the First Half of 2023: In Private Credit, Steady Issuance Despite Challenging Conditions

Loomis Sayles' Private Credit Group discusses how issuance in the private credit markets bucked the trend and maintained typical levels in the first half of the year.

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Three Questions on Political Risk in Emerging Markets

With several EM countries facing elections in the next 12 months, Eric Spencer, Senior Research Analyst on Loomis Sayles' Global Emerging Markets Equity team, weighs in on potential risks and opportunities.

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Global GDP Themes and Forecasts (Infographic)

What's next for global growth? Our Macro Strategies team shares a regional breakdown of their growth expectations across the globe.

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The Urban Challenge: Can Cities Fill the Tax Gap Created by Empty Offices?

Cities and states may have their work cut out for them as they explore solutions to preserve their commercial tax bases and maintain the vibrancy of their downtowns.

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Capital Structures and Rising Debt Costs: How Concerned Should You Be?

Rising interest costs have sparked speculation about whether companies with loan-only capital structures might be vulnerable. Investment Director Cheryl Stober puts rising interest costs, debt service capacity and capital structures into context.

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Debt Ceiling Drama: We’re in for a Nail-Biter

Markets will likely get increasingly unsettled as the X-date approaches without resolution. Congress has about four weeks to hatch a deal. Chief Economist Brian Horrigan looks at five possible scenarios and relates important considerations for each.

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A Fresh Value Proposition in Intermediate Corporate Bonds Amid an Uncertain Outlook

Investment Strategist Devon McKenna believes intermediate-maturity corporate bonds can offer a fresh value proposition that may help defend the segment against rallying rates and widening spreads.

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Corporate Health Stabilizes, but We Expect More Weakness Ahead

Pricing power and profit margins showed signs of stabilizing in the first quarter. But a survey of Loomis Sayles’ credit analysts leads us to believe the bottom in corporate fundamentals is yet to come.