A bearish start to the year for the capital markets


26 Jan

A bearish start to the year for the capital markets

A Probable rebound for the long-term rates in 2021. Increase in the relative attractiveness of the U.S. market. Inflationary risks underestimated. Beware of risk premiums and durations.

Key points

  • A bearish beginning of the year for the interest rate markets under the influence of the US Treasury
  • Unanticipated but probable rebound in long-term rates in 2021
  • The rise in long-term rates increases the relative attractiveness of the US bond market
  • How far can risk premiums decline in the Eurozone?
  • An uncertain situation in the United Kingdom
  • Japan’s deflationary rates stabilized
  • Bond investment policy focused on quality and short maturities