https://www.scmp.com/rss/328362/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored Article] Rising interest rates have created challenges for global fixed income markets, but the resiliency and solid fundamentals of Asian bonds still provide investors with long-term opportunities. US Treasury yields have risen due to a stronger US dollar, increased inflation expectations, and the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate actions. The US 10-year Treasury yield rose above the closely watched 3% threshold in April and May, the first time it has done so in more than four... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/portfolio-insights-actionable-ideas-investors/article/2160824/global-fixed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/portfolio-insights-actionable-ideas-investors/article/2160824/global-fixed?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:15:45 +0000 [Sponsored Article] After nearly a decade of challenging economic and operating conditions, US banks are back.  Indeed, the median bank reported robust second-quarter operating earnings of 29% year-on-year growth1 on the back of higher revenues and lower taxes. US banks’ strong performance is the result of two key factors: a cyclical economic upturn coupled with structural tailwinds that may underpin the growth potential of US banks for the long run. Manulife Asset Management believes these... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/portfolio-insights-actionable-ideas-investors/article/2160837/us-banks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/portfolio-insights-actionable-ideas-investors/article/2160837/us-banks?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Aug 2018 03:15:24 +0000