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Topic of the week: US credit cards: higher card delinquencies but no stress for now

  • The rise in delinquencies and a contraction in credit card lending in the first quarter is notable;
  • Credit card delinquencies are highest among households whose credit card balances are close to the limit;
  • Delinquencies outside credit cards remain muted;
  • Credit standards on credit card loans have been tightened by banks;
  • Credit card losses remain very low at large banks, as smaller institutions bear the brunt of the deterioration.

Market review: Nvidia, a distraction from the bigger picture?

  • Nvidia leads tech higher but equities hit by higher rates;
  • Fed minutes show some FOMC participants policy Is not restrictive enough;
  • Stronger US PMI spark bond selloff, with Bund yields above 2.60%;
  • Sovereign and credit spreads remain stable.

Axel Botte's podcast

  • Topic of the week: Market news and economic conditions;
  • Theme: US equities at the crossroads?

Chart of the week

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The price of copper is at an all-time high. A ton of metal is trading at more than $10,400.

The energy transition metal par excellence is facing both high demand and recurring production problems, especially as the productivity of the deposits has been decreasing for several years.

Figure of the week

1.8-billiondollars. This represents global investment spending in clean energy last year. Investment rose 17% from a year prior.

Source: Bloomberg

MyStratWeekly : Market views and strategy

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  • Axel Botte
    Axel Botte

    Head of markets strategy

  • Zouhoure Bousbih
    Zouhoure Bousbih

    Emerging countries strategist

  • Aline Goupil-Raguénès
    Aline Goupil-Raguénès

    Developed countries strategist

Ostrum AM Perspectives March 2026
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Each month we share the conclusions from the monthly strategy investment committee which provides a summary of Ostrum AM's views on the economy, strategy and markets.
03/23/2026
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European banks: still an attractive sector despite an uncertain environment
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European banks have reported robust 2025 earnings. European bank bonds have been strongly supported by these solid fundamentals and favorable technical factors, leading to a significant compression of spreads, especially on subordinated debt.We believe the current fundamental momentum will carry through into 2026. We anticipate net interest income growth potential from the second half of the year, once the central bank rate cuts implemented in 2025 have been largely absorbed by banks.Consequently, we retain a positive outlook for the banking sector. We believe banks are favorably positioned within an economic landscape marked by, on one hand, a relatively stable macroeconomic baseline scenario, and on the other, an environment replete with numerous underlying risks.Furthermore, despite stretched valuations and a riskier context, the decline in issuance and the sector's resilience should limit downside risk and support carry. Opportunities remain through mergers and acquisitions, regulation (AT1), and lower capital structure investments.
03/19/2026
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MyStratWeekly – March 17th 2026
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