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Generate Portfolio Manager chats to Investment Distribution Manager Matt Hanchet about the recent rise in geopolitical tensions and what it means for bond markets, interest rates and the New Zealand dollar. He discusses how oil prices and global uncertainty are influencing inflation expectations, how the portfolio is currently positioned, and why high-quality fixed income continues to play an important role in diversified portfolios.
👉 Topics covered:
• How rising geopolitical tensions, including developments in the Middle East, are influencing bond markets, energy prices and global investor sentiment
• The three key channels through which these events impact fixed income – risk sentiment, inflation expectations and global growth
• How the portfolio is positioned today, including our focus on quality, active duration management and monitoring inflation risks
• What’s driving movements in the New Zealand dollar, and how currency hedging can help manage volatility for Kiwi investors
• Why actively managed fixed income may offer advantages over term deposits in the current environment
• How our approach seeks to manage capital volatility during periods of market stress
• The role high-quality fixed income should play in diversified portfolios – income, stability and risk balance