This page is dedicated to research articles on primary fixed income markets. For further information please contact Dan Barnes.
RULES & RATINGS
Rules & Ratings: Australia cuts rates – with caution
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lowered the cash rate target to 4.1%, dropping 0.25%. The exchange settlement balance interest rate has been reduced to 4%.
“Sustainably returning inflation to target within a reasonable timeframe...
Rules & Ratings: US rate cuts now challenged by tariff policy
The use of trade tariffs between the US and potentially Mexico, Canada, the European Union and certainly China, which had a 10% tariff imposed on Tuesday 4 February 2025, is likely to impact US...
Rules & Ratings: SAZ Re gets stable ‘excellent’ ratings from AM Best
AM Best has assigned African reinsurance firm SanlamAllianz Re (SAZ) a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of a- (excellent), both with a stable outlook.
SAZ Re manages catastrophe...
Rules and Ratings: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – Is the end of the...
On the last trading day of 2024, shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac surged between 20% and 30% as 2024 ended, catalysed by a provocative tweet from hedge fund manager Bill Ackman.
Known for...
