The spectre of rising inflation

Episode 13 - Eye of the Needle podcast

With the help of Edward Al-Hussainy, Senior Interest Rate and Currency Analyst, and Adrian Hilton, Head of Global Rates and Emerging Market Debt, the Eye of the Needle team tackles the hot topic of potentially rising inflation, why it might happen, what it would mean for consumers, companies and investors, and how central banks might go about tackling it.

About this podcast

Eye of the Needle is a magazine-style podcast that aims to demystify the world of investing and shine a light on the people that look after your money. Featuring guests from the Columbia Threadneedle investments team and regular segments that cover personal finance and investing, Eye of the Needle is a must-listen for anyone looking to learn more about money, with a direct line to the people at the centre of Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

15 April 2021

Share podcast

Key topics

Fixed income

Important Information

The research and analysis included on this website has been produced by Columbia Threadneedle Investments for its own investment management activities, may have been acted upon prior to publication and is made available here incidentally. Any opinions expressed are made as at the date of publication but are subject to change without notice and should not be seen as investment advice. Information obtained from external sources is believed to be reliable but its accuracy or completeness cannot be guaranteed.

Related insights

17 March 2022

Government and policy

Podcast

Fixed income

Credit Threads: Nowhere to hide

The first quarter of 2022 has seen fixed income markets experience an atypical correlation tantrum, with negative returns across regions and sectors. We speak to Gene Tannuzzo, Global Head of Fixed Income at Columbia Threadneedle Investments; Alasdair Ross, Head of European Fixed Income; and Brian Lavin, Head of High Yield, to find out why they are behaving this way.

Listen time - 26 min

4 February 2022

Government and policy

Article

Equity

Bank of England raises interest rates: what does it mean for you?

As widely expected, the Bank of England (BoE) has decided to raise interest rates for the second time in two months – the first back-to-back rate rise since 2004.

Read time - 3 min

23 September 2021

Government and policy

Podcast

Credit Threads #2: Consumer balance sheets

In this episode of Credit Threads, we discuss the outlook for consumers and the ways bond investors can find opportunities in consumer debt.

Listen time - 24 min

25 March 2024

Article

A pivotal year is impending

After a tough couple of years for the UK economy, there are grounds for cautious optimism in 2024. Inflation is coming down and the market is pencilling in interest rate cuts.

25 March 2024

Article

Market Snapshot: March 2024

Interest rate and economically sensitive companies in the UK stock market received a good deal more interest from investors in December 2023 and January 2024, leading to strong returns, but February saw a pause to reassess.

27 October 2023

Video

Alternatives

Rising incomes: what are the outcomes for global residential rents?

We look at the correlation between disposable household incomes in Europe and the US and housing rents, why the market is like it is, and what it means for investors.

Watch time - 6 min

true

About Us

The spectre of rising inflation

Episode 13 - Eye of the Needle podcast

Important Information

Related insights

Credit Threads: Nowhere to hide

Bank of England raises interest rates: what does it mean for you?

Credit Threads #2: Consumer balance sheets

A pivotal year is impending

Market Snapshot: March 2024

Rising incomes: what are the outcomes for global residential rents?

Important Information

You may also like

Investment approach

Funds and Prices

Our Capabilities