Interest rates (132)

A new regime for rates?
Fixed income

A new regime for rates?

If US economic activity continues to be this strong, officials at the Federal Reserve (Fed) might...

By Colin Reedie

23 Apr 2024

3 min read

Podcast: Geopolitics, higher real yields, and China GDP – Market Talk
LGIM
Markets and economics

Podcast: Geopolitics, higher real yields, and China GDP – Market Talk

How do investors price in geopolitical tensions? And with fewer than two US interest rate cuts no...
By LGIM
18 Apr 2024
1 min read
Podcast: Why ‘Goldilocks’ is in danger
Markets and economics

Podcast: Why ‘Goldilocks’ is in danger

Our CIO, Head of Asset Allocation and Head of Economics discuss the market outlook, with a focus ...
By LGIMAsset Allocation
12 Apr 2024
1 min read
Interested in buyout? Strategies for estimating the sensitivity of liabilities to interest rates
Investment strategy

Interested in buyout? Strategies for estimating the sensitivity of liabilities to interest rates

With scheme funding levels rising, we consider how trustees might best go about setting a target...
By Ian BlakeJohn Southall
07 Mar 2024
5 min read
Chart of the month: The roulette of rate cuts
Markets and economics

Chart of the month: The roulette of rate cuts

What is the options market saying about the probability of the Fed not cutting rates this year?

By Christopher Jeffery

06 Mar 2024

1 min read

LDI chart update: Is the price now right?
Robert Pace
Markets and economics

LDI chart update: Is the price now right?

The spread of gilts over swaps rose steadily over 2023, as the market made room for supply. The...
By Robert Pace
29 Feb 2024
3 min read
Will the rates rally continue?
Christopher Jeffery
Fixed income

Will the rates rally continue?

Global government bonds delivered modestly positive returns in 2023 after two consecutive down...
By Christopher Jeffery
26 Feb 2024
2 min read
When could the ECB start cutting rates?
Markets and economics

When could the ECB start cutting rates?

Price pressures in Europe are easing, and the mood music suggests a policy shift is on the way.
By Simon BellAsset Allocation
12 Feb 2024
3 min read