Strategy: Post Summer Recess - Our Fall Watch List
Winnie Cisar: Global Head of Strategy
Zachary Griffiths, CFA: Head of IG & Macro Strategy
Mark Lightner, Esq.: Head of Legal Strategy
Pat Luby: Head of Municipal Strategy
Logan Miller: Head of European Strategy
Erick Vega, CFA: Senior Analyst, Emerging Markets Corporates
Zerlina Zeng, CFA: Head of APAC Credit Strategy
8 September 2026
- How central bank decisions, inflation trends, and policy uncertainty could influence credit markets this fall.
- What major elections, legal developments, and geopolitical events may mean for global investors.
- Why energy disruptions and weather related risks are becoming increasingly important market drivers.
- How evolving credit conditions across developed and emerging markets could affect risk sentiment.
- Which sectors, regions, and market themes investors should monitor as key catalysts unfold.
Executive Summary
Markets enter a pivotal period shaped by multiple intersecting events. Policy decisions and global developments may influence credit sentiment.
Investors are monitoring central bank actions and institutional developments. These factors could affect market confidence and future volatility.
Global elections remain a significant focus for market participants. Political outcomes may shape expectations across several regions.
Meanwhile, energy dynamics continue influencing inflation and growth expectations. Market participants remain attentive to evolving external pressures.
Finally, credit markets face a complex mix of opportunities and risks. Careful monitoring remains essential as major catalysts develop.



