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La couverture médiatique négative autour du crédit privé s'est intensifiée cette année, la correction des actifs du secteur des logiciels et la restriction des rachats de plusieurs fonds destinés aux particuliers ayant amplifié la pression sur l'industrie.

Vontobel’s experts discuss how geopolitics, inflation and credit are shaping the outlook for fixed income, exploring the impact of the Middle East crisis, diverging paths between the U.S. and Europe, and where value opportunities may emerge across credit markets.

Recent developments involving Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell have raised fresh questions around central bank independence, the politicisation of monetary policy, and the future of Fed leadership, particularly with his term as Chair due to expire in May 2026.

L’année a démarré sur les chapeaux des roues, alors que les tensions géopolitiques faisaient monter le volume, affaiblissaient le dollar américain et soutenaient la vigueur de l’or. Mais que réservera l’année 2026 aux investisseurs ? Découvrez-le dans le premier numéro d’Investors’ Outlook de 2026.

Vontobel’s Ed Walczak is among a small number of portfolio managers active today who were also managing money during the dot-com bubble. Ed compares the two time periods and explains how having zero exposure in tech and telecom in the dot-com era, while unpopular, rewarded his investors.

After a week that saw 10-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) hit yields not seen since the late 1990’s (and record highs for 30-year and 40-year maturities), alongside one of the most interesting Davos conferences in years, which was held in the shadow of the latest push by President Trump to “acquire” Greenland, it is helpful to take stock of where this leaves the global geopolitical landscape and financial markets.

For global bond investors, predictable central bank activities are an important component of long-term strategy. But the Trump administration’s unprecedented pressure on the Fed, including a criminal probe of Chair Jerome Powell, is driving investor fears about the independence of the world’s most important central bank and the reliability of monetary policy.

Explore the Global Credit Outlook 2026: A concise overview of key trends in global credit markets, from macroeconomic shifts and corporate fundamentals to AI-driven investments and market opportunities. Gain insights to navigate the year ahead effectively.

2026 began with the global acknowledgement that the TACO mantra (Trump Always Chickens Out) does not apply to foreign policy. We believe this sends a clear message to leaders of small and medium-sized countries opposing or refusing to cooperate/negotiate with the Trump administration.

The new year has begun with a jolt for market participants after the US carried out a military operation in Caracas over the weekend, capturing Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Alors que nous arrivons au terme d’une année où les actifs risqués ont résisté aux droits de douane américains et aux inquiétudes croissantes concernant les valorisations technologiques liées à l’IA, l’équipe de gestion de portefeuille de TwentyFour Asset Management retient sept questions clés qui, selon elle, définiront 2026 pour les investisseurs en obligations.

Alors que nous abordions le dernier chapitre de l’année, les marchés ont consolidé sur fond de prudence. Quels sont les facteurs susceptibles d’influencer le paysage des marchés en 2026 ? Vous le saurez en lisant le dernier Investors’ Outlook de l’année.