The Vault · 2026-04-09 09:26:48 · Bloomberg Markets
A bond fund that navigated last month's global debt rout unscathed is now positioning for a steepening of yield curves worldwide, issuing a stark warning that expansive fiscal policies are the new market risk. The fund's managers argue that governments, in a bid to cushion the economic blow from the energy crisis, are ...
The Vault · 2026-04-16 00:22:43 · Bloomberg Markets
A strategic overhaul in currency risk management by Taiwan's massive life insurance sector is cementing the island's critical, yet often understated, role in global debt markets. With a combined overseas portfolio worth approximately $700 billion, these insurers are executing a fundamental shift in their hedging strate...
The Vault · 2026-04-17 17:52:52 · Bloomberg Markets
A dangerous concentration of leveraged hedge fund positions in U.S. Treasuries has created a critical vulnerability, raising the specter of a sudden, disorderly unwind that could send shockwaves through global bond markets. Apollo Global Management's Chief Economist Torsten Slok issued the stark warning, highlighting h...