Asian bonds in a sweet spot

Manulife Investment Management, for one, says Asian fixed income will continue to perform well this year on the back of a supportive global backdrop and continued policy support

ASIA should continue to draw foreign inflows into its fixed-income market amid the low interest rate environment through 2021.

Fund managers say this expectation is based on the fact that the region offers relatively higher yields and strong “carry” opportunities in comparison to other parts of the world. In addition, they note, the region has a relatively more resilient and robust economy.