After an extended period of declining yields and credit spreads, we believe the fixed income environment is becoming increasingly nuanced. Near-neutral rates, tight spreads and elevated macro and political risks require investors to tread carefully in setting exposures while taking a broader approach to maximizing the opportunities that will present themselves. With such a backdrop, we believe global bond portfolios offer an effective way to manage risk, reduce home country bias and expand potential for long-term performance, often providing a complement to existing exposures.
2026 was unlikely to be a year for broad market beta. The Middle East conflict and the AI-driven sell-off have now made that case impossible to ignore.