EFIX News and Press, First Trust TCW Emerging Markets Debt ETF From 10/31/23

2023-10-31 01:55:00 ET Summary Despite the recent headwinds from rising U.S. Treasury yields, we have not changed our constructive medium-term outlook for emerging markets (EM) debt. Duration performed poorly as policy rates around the world sharply adjusted over the past couple o...

2023-10-21 05:54:00 ET Summary Emerging market central banks responded quicker to inflation and remain in better shape financially than developed markets, and EM bonds may add resilience to a bond portfolio in the current market. Developed market rates have risen sharply since pan...

2023-10-19 03:15:00 ET Summary Investors turn to sustainable strategies for attractive return potential and opportunities to align with environmental or social themes. Stocks have offered the most attractive long-term return potential compared to other assets, but they’re p...

2023-10-18 01:35:00 ET Summary Treasury yields across the curve rose to 20-year highs as the market assessed the possibility of the Fed leaving policy rates higher for longer. Credit posted mixed results, with higher risk sectors softening late in the period together with equities...

2023-10-14 08:03:00 ET Summary September was a tough month for bonds, and more follow on weakness is expected in October. The VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund outperformed its benchmark, despite avoiding high-beta risk. The 30-year US Treasury crossed above 5% in early Octobe...

2023-10-11 03:24:00 ET Summary Consumer spending has remained resilient to date; therefore, the timing of a recession has become unclear. Higher rates have made yield the beacon for bondholders and drawn stability-seeking investors toward investment-grade credit. Solid reserve...

2023-10-09 21:44:00 ET Summary With only two weeks before maturity of front-month options contracts, reversals have the potential to quickly gain momentum as traders rush to liquidate positions quickly losing market value. The stronger-than-expected 336,000 gain in September payro...

2023-10-09 11:30:00 ET Summary Shifting supply-and-demand dynamics appear to be driving bond markets more than fundamentals, which makes for a bumpy ride. Through the fourth quarter of 2022, U.S. and global growth outlooks were becoming steadily more pessimistic. While short- ...

2023-10-04 03:57:00 ET Summary The US economy has been more resilient than many pundits had anticipated over the past year—but can this resilience continue? The uncertainty surrounding a US government shutdown highlights the long-term challenge of fiscal stability. Shif...

2023-10-02 11:40:00 ET Summary Markets are adjusting to the new, more volatile regime. We see opportunities in the UK and euro area bond repricing, and still prefer Japanese equities. U.S. stocks dipped last week, and 10-year Treasury yields fell sharply from the week’s hig...