We continue our special series on inflation speaking with Nuveen’s chief investment strategist, Brian Nick. Brian, there’s a lot of attention being paid by markets to inflation risk. Is this warranted? “Prices of certain goods and services in the U.S. are rising for a variety of reasons, all of which we believe to be transitory….
The reopening of shuttered or nearly closed businesses accounted for a big share of April’s CPI increase.
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Europe plays catch up in global PD Although North America-focused funds still constitute 61% of total private debt AUM globally, other regions are gradually expanding their share. Particularly in Europe, which made up 30% of global private debt AUM by June 2020…. Subscribe to Read MoreAlready a member? Log in here...
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Shoe Zone Remains in Rental Term Talks With Landlords After Missed Payments, in Discussion With Suppliers on Delivery Disruption Amid Falling Revenue U.K. retailer Shoe Zone is in negotiations with its landlords to secure better terms after it failed to meet its rental payments. The company is also in talks with its suppliers after experiencing…
The default story may have another twist Aided by support schemes, many businesses have been protected from the worst effects of the pandemic. But what happens when the support comes to an end? “While we are not out of the woods, we have seen a large number of loans return to performing credits, and we…
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