A global selloff in longer-dated bonds has finally spilled over into Chinese debt, as easing US trade tensions and Beijing’s efforts to tackle deflation damp demand for the notes https://t.co/7tiwPULo5p ...

Pemex bonds issued surged after the Mexican government mandated a debt sale meant to shore up resources for the battered state-owned oil company https://t.co/Faba9E1tSH ...

Market Trends & Economic Outlook - The dominant trends expected this year are a weaker dollar and a steeper yield curve [1] - The economic backdrop presents crosscurrents, including tariff uncertainty, inflation, and real rates impacting future growth and potentially slowing down the US economy [3] - Fiscal stimulus expansion, coupled with resilient consumers, can drive capital expenditures, leading to increased productivity and company profitability [3] - Inflation is trending lower, although not at the Fed's desired pace, and inflation expectations are also decreasing, putting pressure on the short end of the yield curve [5] - Increased capital expenditure, higher productivity, and profitability, combined with a Fed rate cut, could be incredibly bullish for equities [9] - Continued tariff pressure and higher-than-expected inflation could act as catalysts for negative market outcomes [9] Investment Strategy - The firm advocates staying in higher quality assets in both fixed income and equities due to market uncertainty [10] - Investors are encouraged to focus on high-quality companies with high profitability, high free cash flow yields, and dividend-paying capabilities to protect against future volatility [11] - The firm favors intermediate bonds with higher quality, primarily investment grade, advising against venturing into the high yield sector [12]

Chinese investors are snapping up exchange-traded funds tracking bonds, betting on their lower costs and diversified exposure to profit https://t.co/oy7yshjRX0 ...

When a tiny mutual fund dumped bonds recently, the low prices it got affirmed an alarming reality: Many securities turn out to be worth less than shareholders have been told https://t.co/CzA6KblTm3 ...

Monetary Policy & Currency Devaluation - Japan printed money to buy bonds, maintaining lower interest rates (3% lower than the US) [1] - Japan devalued its currency by an average of 4% [1] Investment Losses & Economic Impact - Japanese bonds lost 45% relative to US bonds and 60% relative to gold [2] - Japanese workers' monthly earnings decreased from $3,500 to $2,500 (in dollar terms) [2] - Japanese workers' monthly earnings decreased from 13 ounces to 1 ounce of gold equivalent [2] - Investors holding yen-denominated bonds or currency against the dollar would be down approximately 84% [3] Book Promotion - A new book titled "How countries go broke the big cycle" is releasing on June 3rd [3]

Japanese government bonds rallied Friday, with yields dropping across maturities, ahead of Sunday’s closely-watched upper house election https://t.co/IimFxyWeMt ...

Demand for emerging Asia’s local bonds may improve along with the regional inflation outlook https://t.co/tdgZWpFrAg ...

Japanese long-term bonds extended their declines on Monday, pushing yields higher to within sight of a record https://t.co/LbeNtqY9C9 ...

Investment Strategy - The investment fund holds approximately 9,000 stocks, aiming for broad diversification [1] - The fund's asset allocation is roughly 70% in equities and 30% in bonds [1] - A long-term, diversified approach is considered the best way to navigate the markets [1] Geographic Allocation - Approximately 55% of the fund's investments are in the United States [1] - The remaining investments are allocated to Europe and the rest of the world [1]