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The Future of American Exceptionalism: Macroeconomic Insights and Impacts

This week on the "Know More Risk Better" podcast, Winnie Cisar, CreditSights Head of Strategy, is joined by Cedric Chehab, Chief Economist at BMI, and co-host Zach Griffiths, Head of U.S. Investment Grade and Macro Strategy at CreditSights. Together, they delve into the complex dynamics of the global macro landscape. This episode explores significant de-escalations in US trade tensions with the UK and China, highlighting potential boosts to growth and easing inflation concerns. Gain insights into the US dollar's recent fluctuations and their implications for global financial conditions. Discover how fiscal policies and deregulation could sustain US economic growth amidst uncertainties. Perfect for those seeking a pragmatic understanding of current market conditions and associated risks, this episode is a must-listen!

Investment Insights from Hong Kong and Macau

In the latest episode of "Know More, Risk Better," host and CreditSights Global Head of Strategy, Winnie Cisar, is joined by Zerlina Zeng, CreditSights Head of Asia Strategy, for a captivating discussion about Zerlina's recent trip to Hong Kong and Macau. Dive into the strategies top investors are using to navigate market volatility and their shift towards more defensive positions. Uncover the effects of US-China trade tensions and high rates volatility on global investment sentiment. This episode delves into opportunities in high-yield China industrial names and Hong Kong property, providing a fresh perspective on managing risks and finding value in unpredictable times. Tune in to explore how a potential prolonged US-China trade standoff could reshape global asset strategies and discover where savvy investors are placing their bets. Don't miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights and stay ahead in the complex world of international credits!

Insurance Portfolio Review with Josh Esterov

Tune in to the latest episode of the "Know More, Risk Better." podcast, hosted by Zach Griffiths. This week, he is joined by Josh Esterov, CFA, Head of Insurance at CreditSights. Together, they delve into the rising influence of private credit in insurance portfolios and discuss how private equity is reshaping the industry through higher yields and innovative strategies. Explore the significant shift from commercial real estate to residential mortgages and gain insights into the dynamic risk transfer market. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the opportunities and challenges redefining insurance investments. Don't miss this engaging and insightful conversation!

Rates Option Market Insights with Blake Winston

In the latest episode of "Know More Risk Better," host Zach Griffiths talks with Blake Winston, a USD Rates Options Trader at Wells Fargo. They address recent key market narratives including concerns about the Treasury-futures basis trade, further swap spread tightening and potential foreign selling of Treasuries. Blake sheds light on discrepancies in the market narrative and what he sees as the key drivers of the recent selloff in cash bonds. They also discuss the recent trend of the front end and back end of the Treasury curve trading like two different asset classes and how concerns about Fed independence factor into recent market movements. This episode offers valuable perspectives for those interested in financial markets and macroeconomic trends.

Exploring APAC Insurance: Themes and Our Top Picks

In this week's episode, host Zachary Griffiths dives into the evolving APAC insurance landscape with Senior Insurance Analyst, Trung Tran, focusing on converging Insurance Capital Standards in the region. Trung shares insights into Japanese life insurers, highlighting their strong solvency ratios amid attractive spreads for investors. They discuss significant risks like interest rate fluctuations and stock market volatility, and notice a trend of Japanese insurers moving their investments back home due to high hedging costs and rising local interest rates. The episode also tackles common investor questions about insurance bonds and accounting practices. If you're curious to learn more about this topic, including regulatory changes and bond structures, check out our 2024 APAC Insurance Primer Report.

Unintended Consequences

Join hosts Winnie Cisar and Zach Griffiths, along with special guest Cedric Chehab, Chief Economist at BMI, as they delve into the current economic landscape amidst significant market volatility and trade tensions. Explore the potential for recession and the impact of recent aggressive tariff announcements by the Trump administration. Cedric provides a unique perspective on global trade dynamics, while Zach discusses tactical opportunities in high-yield investments. Gain valuable insights into monetary policy, international relations, and the evolving role of the U.S. in the global economy. Tune in to understand the complexities of today's market environment and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Looking at Economic Growth and Risks in Q2 and Beyond

Join us on the latest episode of the “Know More. Risk Better.” podcast as Winnie Cisar, Zach Griffiths, and Regis Chatellier explore the economic outlook for Q2 2025 and beyond. Dive into discussions on economic trends and risks, U.S. stagflation concerns, and the impacts of tariffs and geopolitical tensions on emerging markets.

South and Southeast Asia Corporates

In this week's episode, host Winnie Cisar and CreditSights Head of South and Southeast Asia Corporates, Lakshmanan R., delve into the world of Indonesian corporates. Discover how evolving fiscal policies are creating uncertainty in the Indonesian market, the outlook for economic fundamentals in South and Southeast Asia given the mix of trade and tariff uncertainty, where corporate governance concerns persist and impacts on access to liquidity, and our views on opportunities in the corporate hybrid universe.