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Adapting to market dynamics in fixed income strategies
Episode 104
Published 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
Amid a shifting market landscape, fixed income strategies are evolving to uncover
value in key sectors.
Andrzej Skiba, Head of BlueBay U.S. Fixed Income at RBC GAM, shares how his team is navigating today’s market dynamics while seeking to position for strong returns in 2026.
- Favoring curve steepeners for U.S. interest rate exposure, with resilience expected unless inflation drops significantly or fiscal deficits shrink unexpectedly.
- Generic corporate credit spreads remain unappealing, prompting a focus on idiosyncratic opportunities in sectors like California utilities, chip manufacturing, and US housing.
- We anticipate high single-digit returns in investment grade and high yield fixed income, supported by multiple rate cuts and U.S. growth above 2%.