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Bonds | 95.2 % |
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Derivatives Operations | 4.8 % |
The Fund is best suited for fixed income investors looking for higher returns than those offered by developed markets, by taking advantage of the emerging universe potential.
Market environment
-Despite sticky inflation, Powell’s dovish tone at Jackson Hole emphasized rising labor market risks and reinforced expectations of a September rate cut. However, President Trump’s attempt to remove Governor Lisa Cook, raised concerns about Fed independence and contributing to steeper yield curves.
-In August, yield curves steepened on both sides of the Atlantic. In the US, the move was pronounced, with the 2Y falling by -34 bps versus -14 bps for the 10Y, as markets priced in rate cuts. In Germany, the shift was modest, with the 2Y down -2 bps and the 10Y up +3 bps.