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Driven to Give Back with Community Investments
July 24, 2026•4:31 min

Driven to Give Back with Community Investments

Hear from Loomis Sayles employees and community partners about the impact of volunteering, shared purpose, and showing up where it[…]
Alpha Engine Perspectives
The Next Generation of Core Fixed Income for Insurers
July 22, 2026•1 min read

The Next Generation of Core Fixed Income for Insurers

In an interview with InsuranceAUM, Pramila Agrawal, PhD, CFA, Head of Custom Income Strategies and Portfolio Manager, discusses how today’s[…]

Insurance Solutions
Alpha Engine Perspectives
Extra Credit
July 21, 2026•7 min read

Extra Credit

Market volatility remained elevated during the second quarter, though fears of a severe economic downturn eased as the conflict involving[…]

Full Discretion
Alpha Engine Perspectives
Meaningful Distinctions: Emerging Market Corporate Bonds Versus Emerging Market Sovereigns
July 7, 2026•1 min read

Meaningful Distinctions: Emerging Market Corporate Bonds Versus Emerging Market Sovereigns

Emerging market (EM) credit, a general catch-all phrase, merges together two distinct investment opportunity sets, EM sovereigns and EM corporates.

Emerging Markets Debt
Market Commentary & Outlook
July 2026 Investment Outlook
July 1, 2026•10 min read

July 2026 Investment Outlook

We believe the expansion phase of the global credit cycle will continue through 2026, backed by decent economic growth and[…]

Macro Strategies
Market Commentary & Outlook
Back to the Future? US Autos Face a 1970s-Style Shock
June 30, 2026•5 min read

Back to the Future? US Autos Face a 1970s-Style Shock

Are US auto credit spreads mispricing risk? As the industry faces a convergence of Chinese competition, rising EV investment costs,[…]

Credit Research
Economic & Cycle Views
What’s Next for the Credit Cycle?
June 25, 2026•11 min read

What’s Next for the Credit Cycle?

We expect the credit cycle to remain in expansion with steady growth, a Federal Reserve on hold and positive risk[…]

Macro Strategies
Alpha Engine Perspectives
Explaining Municipal Bond SMAs
June 22, 2026•3:12 min

Explaining Municipal Bond SMAs

Learn how municipal bond separately managed accounts can offer portfolio customization, diversification, and tax-aware investing tailored to client needs.

Municipal Bond
Alpha Engine Perspectives
What Policy Changes Mean for Healthcare
June 22, 2026•3:12 min

What Policy Changes Mean for Healthcare

How are legislative changes affecting non-profit healthcare? Derek Endsley breaks down the policy pressures facing providers today.

Municipal Bond
Alpha Engine Perspectives
Sustainability and Munis: Finding the Signals That Matter
June 22, 2026•3:12 min

Sustainability and Munis: Finding the Signals That Matter

Explore how sustainability factors fit into municipal bond research, from climate risk to governance and long-term credit quality.

Municipal Bond
Economic & Cycle Views
Corporate Health Outlook: Sentiment Cools, but Fundamentals Hold
June 16, 2026•6 min read

Corporate Health Outlook: Sentiment Cools, but Fundamentals Hold

A survey of Loomis Sayles’ credit analysts found that corporate health is holding steady thanks to solid profitability and manageable[…]

Macro Strategies
Research Insights
Why Insurance Companies Should Consider Emerging Market Corporate Debt
June 15, 2026•8 min read

Why Insurance Companies Should Consider Emerging Market Corporate Debt

Discover why EM corporate bonds may represent underappreciated sources of resilient yield and diversification—powered by strong fundamentals and smart risk[…]

Emerging Markets Debt
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