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Economic imbalances could mean deep recession or sticky inflation
May 19, 2023 | Fixed income
A deep recession could have a significant impact on financial markets.
Capital Markets Outlook

Be careful what you wish for
April 12, 2023 | Capital Markets Outlook
Fears of a U.S. recession are growing as credit delinquency begins to rise toward pre-pandemic levels. Explore the risk and realities of how a credit crunch could unfold.
Fixed Income Outlook

Financial stability risk and recession odds rise
May 9, 2023 | Fixed Income Outlook
A final rate hike and a possible credit squeeze loom over the economy.
Equity Insights

Energy transition generates potential investment opportunities
May 26, 2023 | Equity Insights
Members of Putnam's equity team discuss investment opportunities in the energy transition.

Slowing economic growth and fixed income performance
As a follow up to the piece we published in July that focused on decelerating economic growth and equity returns, we thought it made sense to look at how some fixed income sectors fared during the same periods. We researched this concept to better understand the historical relationship between an economic slowdown, credit spreads, and total returns.

U.S.–China war of words playbook
The politics of the U.S.–China relationship have clearly become more complicated recently. The war of words over China’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak and the proposed new Hong Kong security law has the potential to create headwinds for the global economy and financial markets.
The views and opinions expressed are those of the speaker, are subject to change with market conditions, and are not meant as investment advice.