Episodes
Tune in to the premiere episode of 'Focused on Fixed Income,' where TCW provides high-level analysis on the forces driving bond and credit markets. Bryan Whalen and Tammy Karp sit down with David Vick to dissect lingering economic headwinds as the Federal Reserve convenes crucial meetings on interest rates.
Published 03/13/24
Bo Fifer and Matthew Lowe sit down with Michael Reilly to discuss how the booming artificial intelligence space may have a big impact streamlining the $4.7 trillion U.S. healthcare industry.
Published 02/26/24
Before embarking on a multi-country trip to meet Middle East finance ministers, Brett Rowley sits down with Anisha Goodly to explore economic consequences Israel's conflict in Gaza has on the region.
Published 02/20/24
Penny Foley and David Robbins, co-heads of emerging markets for fixed income strategies, sat down with Anisha Goodly to discuss their outlook for 2024. Their constructive view is based upon a combination of better growth dynamics in EM relative to Developed Markets, improving inflation globally, reduced U.S. rates volatility and attractive valuations relative to history.
Published 12/16/23
Following a recent trip to China, Dave Loevinger sits down with Anisha Goodly to discuss observations on the country's growth drivers, updates on U.S.-China relations, and expectations for the year ahead.
Published 10/03/23
Jamie Franco and Cindy Paladines discuss main takeaways from Climate Week NYC and the roundtable TCW hosted with the Institute for International Finance (IIF), "Next Steps Blended Finance in Emerging Markets."  This episode covers investment themes around climate transition, risks and opportunities associated with decarbonization, and climate finance in emerging markets. 
Published 09/25/23
Drew Sweeney and Ken Toshima discuss the recent pick up in default rates and downgrades in leveraged loans, reflecting a clear stress on smaller corporate borrowers stemming from interest rate hikes, and where we think the credit markets are headed.
Published 09/18/23
Anisha Goodly and Jae Lee discuss the effects of volatility in EM Local Currency and where TCW expects to find growth as we near the end of interest rates hiking cycles.
Published 08/16/23
Jamie Patton discusses the Fed’s rate path, why elevated inflation is persistent, and how TCW is thinking about volatility and portfolio positioning. 
Published 07/26/23
Anisha Goodly and Christopher Hays discuss TCW’s constructive view on emerging markets as we move into the second half of the year, focusing on valuations, risks and mitigations, and the diverse market opportunities ahead.
Published 07/19/23
Cindy Paladines and Evan Feagans discuss the prospects and sustainability challenges associated with AI and how this technology will continue to influence sectors, regulations, and sustainable investment themes. 
Published 07/10/23
Anisha Goodly talks with Blaise Antin about the economic and political implications of the latest developments in Russia, as well as the market opportunities created across the broader Emerging European region.
Published 06/29/23
Anisha Goodly and Brett Rowley discuss the African Development Bank meetings, key drivers of recent economic growth throughout the region, and investment opportunities we're looking for alongside sustainable development goals.
Published 06/06/23
Anisha Goodly, Emerging Markets Portfolio Specialist, and Dave Loevinger, Asia Sovereign Analyst, discuss Dave's first trip back to China since the COVID-19 pandemic, with key observations on China’s recent growth, US-China and China-Taiwan relations, and potential risks at hand.
Published 05/30/23
Emerging Markets Portfolio Specialist Anisha Goodly is joined by Asia Sovereign Analyst Dave Loevinger and Middle East and Africa Analyst Brett Rowley to discuss key takeaways from the recent IMF World Bank spring meetings.
Published 05/23/23
Jamie Franco and Harun Dogo, co-heads of TCW’s Sustainable Investment Group, discuss recent policy actions that are transforming sustainable investment outlook, as well as how firms and regulators are responding to these changes.
Published 05/19/23
Diane Jaffee discusses her outlook for equity markets as we enter 2023, and provides insights as to why value is outperforming growth in the current environment.
Published 05/16/23
Anisha Goodly, Emerging Markets Portfolio Specialist, is joined by Dave Loevinger, Asia Sovereign Analyst, to discuss market outlook on China, the possibility of renewed economic growth in 2023, and the impact President Xi’s power consolidation may have on the economy and policy.
Published 05/10/23