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FICC Focus offers the latest market views on interest rates, corporate bonds, emerging market debt, commodities, and currencies by Bloomberg Intelligence analysts.

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Lawrence Perkins
Founder and CEO of SierraConstellation Partners
SierraConstellation Partners
Episode: SCP’s Perkins on Middle-Market Workouts: State of Distressed Debt
Deepak Narula
Founder, managing partner, and co-CIO of Metacapital Management
Metacapital Management
Episode: Metacapital’s Narula on Mortgage Market Shakiness: Credit Crunch
Per Wehrmann
Head of European High Yield at DWS Frankfurt
DWS
Episode: High Yield 2Q Investor Survey, Views Amid Tariffs: Credit Crunch
Oskar Lewnowski
Founder and Group CEO of Orion Resource Partners
Orion Resource Partners
Episode: Orion's Lewnowski on Mining and Commodity Outlook: Credit Crunch
Jim Grant
Publisher of Grant's Interest Rate Observer
Grant's Interest Rate Observer
Episode: Tariffs, Bonds, and Dollars With James Grant: Macro Matters
Ricardo Gennari
Managing Director and Head of US Real Estate Credit at Leste Group
Leste Group
Episode: Leste’s Gennari Is Leaning Into Real Estate Credit: FICC Special
Pat Haskell
Head of the Municipal group at BlackRock
BlackRock
Episode: A ‘Generational Opportunity’ in Munis: Masters of the Muniverse
Tim Horan
Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income for Chilton Trust
Chilton Trust
Episode: Chilton’s Horan on Fed, Economy and Bonds: Macro Matters
Laura Holson
Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer at New Mountain Capital
New Mountain Capital
Episode: New Mountain’s Holson on Defensive Direct Lending: Credit Crunch

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Ira Jersey
Chief US Interest Rate Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, providing analysis on interest rates and monetary policy.
Noel Hebert
Host of various financial podcasts, specializing in credit markets and analytics.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Learn things

    Appreciate the views shared in interviews and event reviews. Always learning more intracacies of various FI segments.

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    Forty Acres
    United States5 months ago
  • Good pad Kaz

    Well done on municipal bonds

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BillyJeffyWatty
    United States3 years ago

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High Yield 2Q Investor Survey, Views Amid Tariffs: Credit Crunch
Q: How many index defaults do you foresee in the next quarter?
Expectations range from 2 to 4 defaults, as several companies undergo restructuring.
High Yield 2Q Investor Survey, Views Amid Tariffs: Credit Crunch
Q: Do you believe that high yield valuations are rich, cheap, or neutral?
At the end of March, valuations were perceived as rich, but given recent market corrections, they are now seen as relatively cheap.
High Yield 2Q Investor Survey, Views Amid Tariffs: Credit Crunch
Q: How is your portfolio positioned for the next quarter?
Investors are generally cautious, exhibiting flat positioning with a tendency to remain overweight in high-quality, lower-risk segments.
High Yield 2Q Investor Survey, Views Amid Tariffs: Credit Crunch
Q: What do you think of returns in the next quarter?
Expectations have dropped significantly due to market changes, reflecting concerns about economic conditions and investor sentiment.
Andersen’s Natalucci on Fallout in Financial Plumbing: EM Lens
Q: Is this really the death of US exceptionalism?
While US companies have benefited from globalization, the pushback against it could indicate shifts in how the world views US assets.

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This podcast provides insights into various aspects of the fixed income, currencies, and commodities (FICC) market. It covers a range of topics including interest rates, corporate bonds, emerging market debt, and commodities. The discussions are led by Bloomberg Intelligence analysts who bring expertise and detailed analysis to each episode, often featuring industry experts as guests. Unique elements include a focus on the implications of economic policies and market dynamics, making the content particularly valuable for finance professionals and investors looking to stay informed about current trends and strategies.

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2. Deepak Narula
3. Per Wehrmann
4. Oskar Lewnowski
5. Jim Grant
6. Ricardo Gennari
7. Pat Haskell
8. Tim Horan

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