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Can the ECB Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?

Senior Sovereign Analyst Jon Levy shares his analysis of the European Central Bank’s plans to unwind its largest quantitative policy measure, how it could affect markets and how it compares to previous policy changes.

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One Year Into the Russia-Ukraine War, and No End in Sight

One year after the invasion, Senior Sovereign Analyst Hassan Malik looks at the state of affairs in the Russia-Ukraine war and what has (and hasn't) changed.

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Mortgage & Structured Finance Outlook: Where We See the Value

The Loomis Sayles Mortgage & Structured Finance Sector Team shares insights on consumers, real estate markets and more.

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Corporate Health Weakens as Pricing Power Falls Sharply

A plunge in pricing power was one of the most notable developments we found in our latest quarterly survey of our credit analysts, who follow more than two dozen industries.

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IG Outlook: Positive Technicals, Deteriorating Fundamentals

The Loomis Sayles Investment Grade Sector Team shares their expectations for the IG corporate bond market in 2023.

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EM Debt Outlook: China Takes Center Stage

The Loomis Sayles Emerging Markets Debt Sector Team shares their views on growth, corporate defaults and inflation.

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Global Credit Outlook: Cautious on Turbulence & Technicals

The Loomis Sayles Global Credit Sector Team discusses rate volatility, possibly deteriorating credit fundamentals and key technicals at play in the market.

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Bank Loans Outlook: Don’t Miss Out on the Opportunity

Investment Director Cheryl Stober shares her team’s expectations for defaults, risks and opportunities in bank loans.

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High Credit Yield Outlook: Considering Catalysts for Wider Spreads

The Loomis Sayles High Yield Sector Team shares their expectations for spreads, defaults and trends in the high yield market.

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Municipal Outlook: Fresh Opportunities After the Pressures of 2022

Municipal Bond Strategist Jim Grabovac shares his views on outflows, trends and opportunities in the municipal sector.

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2023 Macro Outlook: All Eyes on Central Banks’ Delicate Dance

Craig Burelle sets the stage for our Sector Teams' Outlook blog series with his views on the macro backdrop in 2023.

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China’s Road to Reopening

As the second-largest economy in the world, China’s reopening has important economic and market implications. Here are some key considerations.

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Global GDP Themes and Forecasts (Infographic)

What's next for global growth? Our Macro Strategies team shares a regional breakdown of their growth expectations across the globe.

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We Are Here: Thinking About Recession Risk

The US has had 12 recessions since 1945. Chief Economist Brian Horrigan contemplates the potential for unlucky #13.

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Corporate Health Indicators Signal an Economy in Transition

Our survey on corporate health in the third quarter painted a picture of an economy in transition. Even as some key fundamentals showed a marked deterioration from the previous quarter, others, notably the outlook for corporate credit, displayed surprising resilience.