施罗德投资：“软着陆”可能性增加，为短期英国国债和欧元区债券提供长期建仓机会

Core Viewpoint - Schroders Investment indicates that the current rise in global bond yields is an overreaction to the anticipated interest rate hikes, presenting attractive entry points for investors as the likelihood of an economic "soft landing" increases [1] Group 1: Economic Outlook - The probability of an economic "soft landing" has been raised, while the chance of a "hard landing" has been lowered, reflecting initial signs of stabilization in labor market indicators such as small business hiring intentions [1] - Schroders predicts a mild economic slowdown by Q4 2025, considering a moderate inflation outlook and the potential dovish stance of the new Federal Reserve Chair [1] Group 2: Investment Opportunities - The recent rise in bond yields provides a good opportunity for long-term positioning in cautious economies like the Eurozone, and offers more strategic bond market investment opportunities in Japan and Canada [2] - Short-term UK government bonds (five years or less) are viewed positively for long-term positioning due to signs of easing labor market conditions and fiscal tightening expected in 2026 [3] Group 3: U.S. Interest Rate Outlook - The U.S. interest rate outlook suggests that the yield curve will steepen, with 10-year and 30-year bonds underperforming compared to 2-year and 5-year bonds, reflecting the weak fiscal situation of the U.S. economy [3] - The Federal Reserve's recent decision to expand its balance sheet through asset purchases is seen as a positive for short-term U.S. Treasury bonds and global liquidity, although it is not considered a traditional form of quantitative easing [4] Group 4: Credit Market Insights - In the corporate credit space, Schroders maintains a cautious view due to narrow spread valuations but has slightly upgraded ratings across various credit assets, anticipating better opportunities if spreads widen [4] - Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities and covered bonds remain the preferred choices in bond allocation for Schroders [4]