Authored by: Aaron Costello

China’s Onshore Bond Market: An Update

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Interest in China’s onshore bond market has been rising steadily since 2016 when the market was thrown open to foreign investors. Foreign holdings of onshore bonds now exceed US$400 billion and are set to rise further. We think the market warrants further attention from global investors, given Chinese bonds continue to offer higher yields and lower correlations than those found in other major bond markets, with the potential to bring portfolio diversification benefits.

Should Investors Avoid China Due to Rising US-China Tensions?

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No, we still believe China remains an important exposure for investment portfolios. However, US-China tensions will continue to escalate. Investors need to reaffirm both the rationale and implementation of their China investment strategy and must communicate this with key stakeholders. For further reading, please see the “Decoupling” section of Celia Dallas and Wade O’Brien’s “VantagePoint:…

Currency Views and Valuations: June 30, 2019

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This chart book presents commentary and analysis of historical currency momentum, valuation, and fundamentals in nine base currencies: Australian dollar, British pound, Canadian dollar, euro, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, Singapore dollar, Swiss franc, and US dollar.