Panel 1:Central banks and trade wars: What fundamentals are driving fixed income

Bonds have bounced back in terrific fashion this year as central banks turned away from their hawkish policies following the wobble in Q4 2018. As the Federal Reserve continues to release dovish signals to the market, investor appetite is increasing for riskier parts of the market. However, is this a wise idea so late in the cycle? The ongoing trade war between the US and China combined with the evergreen risk of another eurozone crisis makes navigating the bond market a tricky prospect even for the most skilled investor. Moderator: Ed Bowsher, Senior Writer, ETF Stream Panellists: Chris Peel, CIO, Tavistock Wealth Jean-Paul Jaegers, Head of Asset Allocation, Barclays Investment Solutions