Fixed Income: A strong case for bonds
As economies show resilience, selectivity and care remain critical for bond investors figuring out where to take duration risk and how to think about returns.
In our regularly updated macroeconomic analysis, we offer an outlook for interest rates and currencies and look at which fixed income assets are favoured across a range of market environments.
In this edition:
How a weaker US dollar and improving emerging market (EM) macro fundamentals are creating a supportive backdrop for EM debt performance.
Artificial intelligence (AI) disruption fears have driven an indiscriminate selloff in software, but investment grade and high-yield software exposures are limited.
We’re neutral on European rates as inflation remains subdued. We’re also neutral on UK rates due to emerging political risks.
We’re overweight the euro based on the prospects for improved European economic performance. We’re underweight the British pound, anticipating more-than-expected policy rate cuts and political uncertainty.
Interesting opportunities in local frontier debt, following our EM strategist’s recent trip to Africa.
As economies show resilience, selectivity and care remain critical for bond investors figuring out where to take duration risk and how to think about returns.
Private real estate debt offers insurers a way to diversify their portfolios, generate stable income streams, and match their long-term liabilities.
Experts from Invesco's bank loan, direct lending and distressed credit teams to share their views from the second quarter of 2025.