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Despite negative headlines on trade and migration, our medium-term view remains that Latin America, especially Mexico, has a role to play in US economic and national security strategy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWEKhZg8 #Economy #GDP #LatinAmerica #Mexico

“Our approach goes well beyond transactions. We look to build long-term strategic relationships with our clients and we demonstrate that daily by working hard to understand our clients’ challenges and to provide transparent, proactive, timely communication.” – Ken Johnson, Head of US Relationship Management We are an asset manager whose culture is defined by an unwavering commitment to clients. Learn more about the Loomis Sayles advantage – in our colleagues’ own words – in our video below:

During the final quarter of 2024, we celebrated the significant achievements of our Co-Directors of Credit Research: Chris Gootkind was inducted into the Fixed Income Analysts Society’s Hall of Fame, and Shannon O’Mara was named one of Pensions & Investments’ Influential Women in Institutional Investing. Research has been the bedrock of Loomis Sayles’ investment performance for nearly 100 years and we are extremely proud to have Chris and Shannon as leaders who are contributing to both our firm and our industry. From the structure of Credit Research’s staffing and industry coverage to its innovative programs for early career professionals, Chris and Shannon have created a pipeline that is helping to change the face of investment management. Here’s a look back at their special events. Learn more about FIASI's Hall of Fame: https://lnkd.in/eWnDK43E Learn more about P&I's Influential Women in Institutional Investing: https://lnkd.in/eqh8Esnb

In our view, changes to Canada’s immigration program, increased fiscal spending and the trade debate with the US will be the key things to focus on over the next quarter. Read more in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/eWEKhZg8 #Economy #GDP #Canada #Trade

Because macroeconomic factors don’t always behave as expected, we prepare alternative scenarios and that includes indicators to watch. Learn more in our latest credit cycle outlook: https://lnkd.in/eppAwYbq #Economy #CreditCycle

In a new blog post, the Macro Strategies Group shares its latest global GDP outlook, including central bank easing, geopolitical risks and possible impacts of trade tensions on the horizon: https://lnkd.in/eWEKhZg8 #Economy #GDP

Last week, our Finance Team volunteered at Daily Table’s Roxbury location, where they helped stock shelves, organize produce and assist customers with their shopping needs. Daily Table is a nonprofit grocery chain dedicated to providing fresh, tasty, convenient and nutritious food to people in the Greater Boston Area at prices everyone can afford. We are proud to support them in their mission of making delicious and wholesome food available to all. Learn more about their work: https://lnkd.in/eJeKyb-z #lifeatloomissayles #volunteering #csr

We are seeing a cooling labor market, which could contribute to softening wage growth. It is not a direct line towards the Fed’s 2.0% inflation target, but overall, inflation continues to decelerate, allowing the Fed to lower interest rates: https://lnkd.in/eppAwYbq #Economy #CreditCycle #Inflation

Strong GDP growth expectations for 2025 persist, which, in our view, have been a critical factor supporting riskier corporate credits. Plus, we see all in yield as very attractive: https://lnkd.in/eppAwYbq #Economy #CreditCycle

Every year since 2006, Loomis Sayles has presented the Dan Fuss Award to employees who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to our clients and consistently excellent job performance, act with an infectiously positive attitude and cooperative spirit, and enjoy broad support from colleagues throughout the year. We are proud to announce that the 2024 Dan Fuss Award recipients are Michael Frederikse, Olga O’Connor, and Michael Snow. Please join us in congratulating them on this tremendous achievement! #LifeAtLoomisSayles