2026 Outlook

Signals in the Noise

From policy shifts to market volatility, there’s no shortage of noise shaping markets. What signals will matter most for global fixed income and private credit in the year ahead? Our experts weigh in.

2026 Outlook

Global Fixed Income

The outlook for global fixed income in 2026 is anything but static. How will evolving credit conditions and geopolitical developments shape the landscape? Hear from our experts across global high yield, EM debt, IG credit and CLOs.

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Public Fixed Income

High Yield: Strategies for a Shifting Market

High yield continues to be a credible source of income and diversification in today’s environment—but broad market beta is unlikely to deliver outsized returns, making security selection and disciplined positioning paramount.

Quarterly – 5 min read

Public Fixed Income

What is a CLO?

CLOs provide an efficient, scalable way of investing in floating-rate loans while offering structural protection that has historically performed well through multiple credit cycles.

Insights – 4 min read

Public Fixed Income

High Yield: Tariffs, Tensions & Tactical Shifts

Head of Global High Yield, Scott Roth joins the Streaming Income podcast to discuss how tariffs and quickly shifting macro-economic and political dynamics are impacting corporate fundamentals and the backdrop for high yield bonds and broadly syndicated loans today.

Podcast – 32 min watch

2026 Outlook

Private Credit

Investors are broadening their private credit allocations to include a wider range of strategies and asset classes. What does this mean for areas like asset-based finance, direct lending and portfolio finance? Our experts weigh in.

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Private Credit

Direct Lending: Built for the Long Run

We’ve been active in the middle market for decades—helping investors navigate changing markets with a focus on capital preservation and long-term alignment. Leveraging our global platform and deep sponsor relationships, we aim to build diversified portfolios and deliver value across cycles.

Video – 2 min watch

Private Credit

Infrastructure Debt: A Strategic Anchor in a Shifting Landscape

Infrastructure debt is evolving into a cornerstone of institutional portfolios. Barings explores how macro trends, financing shifts, and investor innovation are reshaping the market and unlocking long-term value.

Conversations – 5 min read

Portfolio Finance

Portfolio Finance: 101

In this animated explainer video, we unpack what portfolio finance is, why it’s gaining traction, and how it’s helping investors tap into private markets with flexibility, diversification, and downside protection.

Video – 2 min watch

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