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EM Debt Defaults Reveal Distinctions Within the Asset Class
When it comes to thinking about opportunities and risks in emerging markets (EM), old habits die hard. Investors and news[…]
Homebuilders: Holding Up Better Than Expected
The homebuilding and building products industries have held up quite well during this economic downturn, compared to the material negative[…]
China: Is Shadow Financing Back?
An unexpected development caught my attention in China’s June 12 credit report—the acceleration of shadow credit after a very lackluster[…]
The Surprising Leverage Profile of EM Corporates
It may surprise some investors to learn that the leverage profile of emerging market corporations appears to be in better[…]
How to Invest With a LASER Focus (Video)
To make the best decisions, investors need a clear view of the road ahead. Watch to see how LASER can[…]
High-Frequency Data & COVID-19: Using Groceries to Track the COVID Response
How news volume and sentiment surrounding “food” and “groceries” can give us insight into when populations truly began to follow[…]
Bright Spots Among the Risks: Emerging Market Equities
COVID-19 and turbulence in the oil market have been reshaping daily life, economic fundamentals and market activity for weeks. Emerging[…]
When the Unexpected Happens: Negative Oil Prices and Financial Models
WTI crude oil prices fell below zero for the first time on April 20, 2020. Here's what it could mean[…]
High-Frequency Data & COVID-19: Investing for the Next Phase of the Cycle
Investors and financial markets are forward-looking. They are constantly trying to anticipate the future and how to position for it.[…]
Senior Loans’ Potential Recovery Opportunity
Loans are senior and secured, so they are generally at the head of the queue if there is a default.[…]
Oil: A Price War with No Likely Winners
Oil’s back below $30 and suddenly it feels like 2016 all over again. Only it’s not. Saudi Arabia’s 2015-2016 production[…]
Wuhan Coronavirus: Key Variables to Watch
There are still many unknowns, but there are some indications that the outbreak may not be as severe as our[…]
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