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With higher relative yields, a history of strong risk-adjusted returns, and protection against rising rates, we believe this is a great time to make a strategic allocation to CLOs.

Can a growing recession risk “unseat” this year’s EM local debt outperformers?

The hawkish turn in the U.S. Federal Reserve - albeit not-so-clear guidance – raises a lot of questions about the policy rates in EM, especially as regards to rate hike frontloading.

The market clamors for a 75bps rate hike in the U.S. today, followed by 72bps more in July. Does this mean that the rest of the world would have to step up policy tightening?

Investors need to think beyond the 60/40 portfolio in periods of high inflation. Historically, real assets have provided diversification to help manage the impact of inflation.

The latest credit numbers confirm that China’s stimulus continues to focus on supply-side measures, and this in part explains a lack of inflation pressures.

Concerns over the long-term sustainability of global food systems are leading to questions about the future of food. In this Q&A, we address these concerns as well as VanEck’s Future of Food ETF (YUMY).

Gold continues to be battered by a strong dollar; consolidation may be the solution to underperforming junior gold miners.

Historically, in periods of high inflation, real assets prosper and traditional assets suffer. RAAX demonstrates the strength of real assets as it continues to outperform traditional assets.

Some countries buck negative trends in global economic surprises, but China is not one of them. The “feel good” factor stemming from the improving growth outlooks can affect policies in parts of LATAM.