
The risk-off cycle is peaking
Markets have been under sustained pressure from conflict, tighter financial conditions, and liquidity strains. Ryk de Klerk argues this risk-off phase may be reaching its limits, even as volatility remains high.

Markets have been under sustained pressure from conflict, tighter financial conditions, and liquidity strains. Ryk de Klerk argues this risk-off phase may be reaching its limits, even as volatility remains high.

Large SaaS exposures have helped trigger a pullback in BDC prices and dividends. Ryk de Klerk explains why current yields and NAV discounts may mask a deeper downside.

Inventory shifts and short covering drove the surge. With stocks rebuilding and hedging normalising, the market may be settling, says Ryk de Klerk.