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What a Biden Victory Could Mean for Investors: Global Fixed Income Team Views
October 27, 2020•5 min read

US Elections 101: The Mail-In Vote Explained

Sending a ballot by mail may seem straightforward, but the rules can be complex. Brian Horrigan explains some of the[…]
Alpha Engine Perspectives
EM Debt Defaults Reveal Distinctions Within the Asset Class
September 22, 2020•1 min read

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[…]
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Homebuilders: Holding Up Better Than Expected
July 16, 2020•3 min read

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[…]

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China: Is Shadow Financing Back?
June 19, 2020•2 min read

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[…]
Alpha Engine Perspectives
The Surprising Leverage Profile of EM Corporates
May 29, 2020•1 min read

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[…]
Alpha Engine Perspectives
How to Invest With a LASER Focus (Video)
May 19, 2020•1 min read

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[…]

Alpha Strategies
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High-Frequency Data & COVID-19: Using Groceries to Track the COVID Response
May 12, 2020•3 min read

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[…]

Alpha Strategies
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Loomis Sayles’ Core Plus Fixed Income Team Talks Volatility and Managing Through the Cycle
May 8, 2020•6 min read

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[…]
Alpha Engine Perspectives
When the Unexpected Happens: Negative Oil Prices and Financial Models
May 1, 2020•4 min read

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[…]

Alpha Strategies
Alpha Engine Perspectives
Loomis Sayles’ Core Plus Fixed Income Team Talks Volatility and Managing Through the Cycle
April 22, 2020•3 min read

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.[…]

Alpha Strategies
Alpha Engine Perspectives
Loomis Sayles’ Core Plus Fixed Income Team Talks Volatility and Managing Through the Cycle
April 2, 2020•3 min read

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.[…]

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The Coronavirus: Distinguishing Short-Term Tumult from Long-Term Impact
March 23, 2020•3 min read

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[…]

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