Diversifying from Dollars
Long-running dollar outperformance has reversed in 2025 and could have further to fall. For investors looking to diversify dollar exposure, read on!
Five years of Event-Driven Credit
As our Event-Driven Credit Fund team notch up a 5-year anniversary, we take a look at the key attributes behind an impressive performance to date.
2025: from ‘banks and tanks’ to big tech
As we reach year-end, Jeremy Richardson, Senior PM for Global Equities, reflects on the key events that have driven equity markets.
RBC BlueBay Emerging Markets Debt team
BlueBay Financial Capital Bond Fund
Designed to invest in subordinated debt securities issued by financial institutions combined with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.
Unlocking markets: the rich tapestry of EM Debt
In our EM Debt ‘Unlocking markets’ episode, we debunk some of the myths around the asset class, a colourful mix of over 80 countries and 13 sectors.
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BlueBay High Yield ESG Bond Fund
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Blending markets: a global approach to high yield debt investing
US debt has dominated the HY market traditionally. However, the rise of European and EM HY debt is creating opportunities for enhanced returns.
BlueBay Emerging Market Local Currency Bond Fund
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BlueBay Emerging Market Unconstrained Bond Fund
The BlueBay Emerging Market Credit Alpha Fund Limited
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The threat of Grexit
When the European sovereign debt crisis started in 2009 we followed the unfolding of events closely and profited on both our short and long positions.
Argentina: a new dawn
Argentina’s election was a major victory for Milei’s political movement and a key milestone on the country’s challenging path to debt sustainability.
Distressed Debt - investor opportunities in 2025
Political and economic concerns with regard to developed Europe should create significant opportunities for Special Situations investors this year.
The tailwinds for alternative fixed income strategies in emerging market debt
How different EM alternative strategies can offer investors a way to capitalise on market inefficiencies.
Emerging markets debt
A multi-layered approach for a broad & evolving asset class.
Can US exceptionalism persist without fiscal spending?
It’s no coincidence that US exceptionalism has coincided with the loosest fiscal policy in modern history. Malin Rosengren shares her thoughts.
Jana Harvey, Senior Portfolio Manager, Emerging Market Debt
Jana discusses why she believes policy & politics are such an important consideration in the investment decision-making process.
Thinking the US can grow out of its debt burden is wishful thinking
We discuss how US economic underperformance would have severe implications on fiscal ratios and the trajectory of the country’s debt dynamics.
Malin on the bloc....and other global markets
Fiscal anchors, AUD appeal, and rate cuts in Canada: we look at three interesting developments in global government bond markets.
Private credit opportunities in emerging markets
We discuss how a selective approach to high quality EM private debt investments can enhance returns, while reducing risk and dampening volatility.
Distressed investing: the rise of Liability Management Exercises
We explain LMEs and the importance of a thoughtful and strategic investment approach to restructurings and distressed debt in the European mid-market.
Leveraged finance
We offer a variety of investment strategies providing exposure to the global leveraged finance markets.
In praise of unconstrained investing
We discuss why a high conviction, total return approach is best suited to generating superior returns in the unconstrained EMD space.
Are Trump's golden ideas starting to lose some lustre?
If there has been any political surprise in recent days, it has been a push by Merz to secure agreement on a large increase in defence spending.
Big not beautiful
In the wake of negative newsflow surrounding Trump’s tariff agenda, it seems the administration is determined to generate some positive headlines.
Pemex & Mexico – a seat at the table
We are in constant contact with the finance ministry and central bank in Mexico to discuss fiscal and monetary policy respectively.
Timothy Ash, Senior Emerging Market Sovereign Strategist, Emerging Market Debt
Timothy gives his view on why he believes policy & politics are such an important consideration in the investment decision-making process.
Kaspar Hense, Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Grade
Kaspar takes a step back to offer his thoughts on how he factors policy & politics into his everyday work.
Polina’s Perspective: a journey to maturity – reflections from the window seat
Following a recent trip to South America, Polina Kurdyavko, Head of EMD, reflects on the challenges and opportunities for emerging market countries.
European Bond markets: five musings from July
Neil Mehta, Portfolio Manager, provides small pieces that make up the big picture in European macro and fixed income markets for July.
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Special situations
Special situations investments are driven by idiosyncratic, company-specific factors and often display low correlation with broader markets.
European bond markets: five musings from March
As we reach month end, Neil Mehta, Portfolio Manager, provides small pieces that make up the big picture in European macro and fixed income markets.
The role of alternative fixed income strategies in today’s market environment
Opportunities for investors in a climate of high interest rates and market inefficiencies.
Unlocking the illiquidity premium in EMD
We discuss how – at a time of global uncertainty – EM private credit investors can benefit from enhanced yield and a compelling risk-reward balance.
TACO Trump is likely to fight back
At a time when market direction is less certain, it strikes us that curve trades offer a better potential reward than duration trades at this point.
Making all of her own problems
Japanese assets came under increasing pressure over the past week, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi continues to unsettle markets.
European bond markets: five musings from June
As we reach month end, Neil Mehta, Portfolio Manager, provides small pieces that make up the big picture in European macro and fixed income markets.
European bond markets: five musings from February
As we reach month end, Neil Mehta, Portfolio Manager, provides small pieces that make up the big picture in European macro and fixed income markets.
Greece and Turkey: shifting sands
We visit Greece, which has seen a strong economic and market recovery in recent years, and Turkey, home to some of the highest-quality firms in EM.
Argentina: is this time different?
We visited Argentina to form our own opinion on the sustainability of the rally and look for potential investment opportunities for our portfolios.
Active Investing – adding value in European government bonds
We discuss strong alpha generation in the European government bond market, and the outperformance of passive strategies and ETFs.
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Joy, despair and the road in between
US policy uncertainty is making it difficult to implement medium-term plans, and this is weighing on business confidence and hindering investment.
Political risk going K-Pop
As the dust settles with respect to US political volatility, the past week has an explosion of developments in France, Romania, and South Korea.
Another week, another deadline
The passage of the ‘big, beautiful bill’ is viewed as growth supportive into 2026. However, we expect to see some softer data prints over the summer.
Making Conclave Great Again
The week saw some optimism around the US/UK trade deal, while in Germany, Friedrich Merz had a stumbling start to his new role as Chancellor.
Europe stirs
With the US-Europe relationship unsettled and fiscal, policy, and regulatory easing afoot, it’s a timely moment to ask: is Europe entering a new era?
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A 'cold' moment for Trump
The Trump administration is in an ebullient mood, on a sense that it is showing signs of winning the trade war it started in a global economy.
From MAGA to MEGA
US tariff talk is becoming a reality, while a fiscal U-turn by incoming German Chancellor Merz will mean more spending on defence and infrastructure.
Shutdown blame game
The US government shutdown was a focus this week, while further protests in France have done little to help drive a political breakthrough.
European Bond markets: five musings from September
As we reach month end, Neil Mehta, Portfolio Manager, provides small pieces that make up the big picture in European macro and fixed income markets.
Falling into line on Daddy's orders?
With the EU potentially taking a stronger line on trade negotiations with the US, markets are being complacent with respect to trade risks.
Little to celebrate on Liberation Day
European policymakers are readying robust countermeasures to US tariffs, while the Chancellor’s Spring Statement caused a stir in the UK.
A road to nowhere
With geopolitical risk elevated and US attention directed towards the Middle East, actors elsewhere could adopt an opportunistic stance at present.
On the political ropes?
The political spotlight on Trump has put him on the defensive, as his approval rating slides to a new low point during his second term in office.
European bond markets: five musings from April
As we reach month end, Neil Mehta, Portfolio Manager, provides small pieces that make up the big picture in European macro and fixed income markets.
Equity perspectives
We discuss how headline anxiety shouldn’t prevent investors from participating in a much more powerful wealth creating dynamic.
Special situations: a favourable backdrop for European event-driven credit
With the second half of the year well underway, we look at distressed activity over the summer and the ongoing market opportunity in the asset class.
Is this the end of US exceptionalism?
Spread compression reflects improving fundamentals and a realisation that Europe can offer a more attractive hunting ground for credit investors.
Policy & politics
Driving alpha opportunities for our investors.
Why invest in Emerging Markets?
Financials – Europe’s most mispriced opportunity?
For investors willing to look beyond benchmarks, European financials offer compelling potential – but it takes specialist expertise to harness it.
Ishiba bows down as Trump rides high
It seems that the world has bowed to US pressure on trade, with the US administration playing its hand relatively effectively.
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Trump Slump!
The past week has seen no end to pronouncements around policy from Trump and his team, with fears of an escalating trade war unnerving investors.
Chain reactions
We are left considering the chain reaction of events this week, which may be triggered by changes and upheaval in policy, and in geopolitical circles.
You don't mess with the Zohran!
A key focus this week was the mayoral race in New York, where 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani was elected with over 50% of the vote.
European bond markets: five musings from January
As we reach month end, Neil Mehta, Portfolio Manager, provides small pieces that make up the big picture in European macro and fixed income markets.
European bond markets: five musings from May
As we reach month end, Neil Mehta, Portfolio Manager, provides small pieces that make up the big picture in European macro and fixed income markets.
Tax man cryin'. Rayner smilin'
What are the implications of any US Supreme Court ruling on US tariffs and the firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook?
5-D chess
Recent newsflow shows why the Fed can’t get pulled into a guessing game of the economy’s direction, based on survey indicators & policy announcements.
No hero for Net Zero
The US government shutdown continues and with air travel now affected, there are fears that the economic drag may start to escalate.
Economic fears ease, as political worries bubble to the surface
An extended US government shutdown could have modest economic downside risks, but we think it’s unlikely to materially impact the macro outlook.
Over-Cooked?
Trump’s firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook was the big news of the week, while in France, Bayrou made a decision to call for a Vote of Confidence.
Trump’s tariff tango
Many investors had taken a complacent view ahead of Liberation Day, yet the outcome was a complex array of tariffs at various rates on a global basis.
Summertime optimism, before the start of a new season
Trump has shown how a dominant economy can effectively win a trade war versus lesser economies, even if the net result is detrimental to global GDP.
Europe feeling ghosted by its former best friend
US pushes for Ukraine peace, exposing EU's military reliance on Washington, prompting urgent defence spending discussions.
The continuous march of the Welfare State
Following the Budget, a change in UK leadership appears less likely in the near term, although an optimistic outlook is a challenge at present.
A Roadrunner moment
Meetings in the White House reflected alarming complacency, while discussions with other analysts and advisors cited much greater downside risk.
Party season
Markets are enjoying the season of goodwill, with US equities sitting at their highs and credit spreads narrowing to their tights for the year.
Overreach?
At a time of economic uncertainty, one thing we can continue to be confident about is that this new regime of political volatility is here to stay.
