Credit markets shift as investors rotate to quality amid volatility

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Australian credit markets are undergoing a clear shift, with investors becoming increasingly selective as macroeconomic uncertainty builds, driving a strong rotation toward high-quality issuers, Helen Mason, Schroders’ head of credit

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AI is reshaping software markets, but broad selloffs miss the real story

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Investors shouldn’t overlook fundamentals as increased volatility and recent sell offs across the SaaS sector leads to broader questions of whether it is facing a sentiment-driven correction tied to AI

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Three Ds to decide AI’s boom or bust

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The next phase of the AI cycle will be defined by the “three Ds”: deployment, debt and demand, according to Schroders investment director of global equities Ben Arnold. Arnold says

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Investors should stay focused on durable businesses and rational valuations despite market noise

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Geopolitical tensions, changing market dynamics and a shift in investor sentiment are reshaping equity markets, according to the Schroders Australian equities team, who identified several key themes emerging from the

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Australian credit surges into 2026 as strong demand and supply signal another year of growth

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The Australian credit market has started 2026 with strong momentum, with more than $14 billion in new issuance in January alone, highlighting continued investor demand and a supportive environment for

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Investors face higher-for-longer rate outlook as global growth accelerates

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Global economic growth is expected to reaccelerate in 2026 as the delayed effects of interest rate cuts combine with ongoing government spending, creating a supportive but increasingly complex environment for

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Global policy shift unlocks big opportunity for emerging markets

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A change in global monetary conditions is reshaping the investment outlook for emerging markets, Sebastian Mullins, head of multi-asset at Schroders Australia says. Mullins says the end of an extended

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Markets enter new era of volatility and opportunity in 2026

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Investors are facing a fundamentally different market environment in 2026, with structurally higher volatility, greater government intervention and a need for more selective asset allocation, according to investment experts at

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Philanthropy in the new world order relies more on private giving

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Private giving can help to overcome a funding shortfall for charities and other not-for-profit organisations, particularly as governments retreat from international aid Theone Star, head of private wealth at Schroders

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Schroders strengthens credit capability with new fund manager 

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Schroders has appointed Chris Walter as fund manager in its fixed income division, effective 6 January 2026, further strengthening its credit capability. Mr Walter brings extensive experience and a strong

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