Will a reduction in central bank balance sheets, combined with higher interest rates, be a headwind to emerging markets and high-yield bond funds? Historically, there is correlation.
The headlines generated hinting that a breach of 3 percent is tantamount to a dam-busting that can only mean dramatically higher yields is more about a slow news day when it comes to interest rate influences.
The jump in energy and commodity prices bolstered an investment case for Russia as investors rebuild exposure to the market after Syrian airstrikes.
Investors grow cautious ahead of the summit between President Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as Japan’s trade surplus and land sale scandals raise headwinds.
Informa’s chief macroeconomist weighs in on what’s to come.
It’s not that complicated.