We do not see signs of systemic risk, but further volatility is likely in the near term.
Political brinksmanship over the debt limit is poised to push the Treasury to the edge.
A tight labor market is keeping the Fed in a rate-hiking mode.
With a track record of strong and differentiated returns, commercial mortgage loans can be an effective way to diversify institutional fixed income portfolios.
As the range of economic outcomes has widened, insurance investors need to be laser focused on the potential catalysts for tail risk.
After a stormy period of rising rates, insurance companies have a real opportunity to increase portfolio book yield or future carry.
Despite recent volatility in the senior loan market, owning higher-rated cohorts can help commercial banks navigate rising interest rates while remaining mindful of credit
Commercial mortgage loans (CMLs) have a track record of strong, differentiated returns that have made them an effective way to diversify institut
June’s decline in funded ratios reinforced the need for pension plan sponsors to de-risk portfolios through higher fixed income allocations.
Should higher risk-free rates and wider risk premia change the investment approach of balance sheet investors? No…and yes.
Floating-rate income and the secured nature of senior loans may provide a valuable defense against both rising rates and higher default risk for investors able to stomach short-te
Adding durable, low-cost external leverage to lower-volatility assets via the FHLB system can be an attractive way to enhance risk-adjusted return potential versus owning higher-v
Jeff Dutra, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager of Structured Finance, recently sat down with Greg Goodson, CFA, Portfolio Specialist of Fixed Income, to discuss the current state of the Agency MBS marke