Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
Stock Markets Hit All Time Highs—Now What?
By Mike PattonCan the two main stock valuation ratios be trusted to predict a market top?
October 30, 2019
Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point While Hinting at a Policy PauseThe Fed has now cut rates three times this year, starting in July and at every policymaking meeting afterward.
October 29, 2019
Beware the Bond Agg, the Most Popular Bond Fund Index: GMOIt makes even less sense than ever in current market conditions, says GMO's Peter Chiappinelli.
October 28, 2019
Annuities: Love 'em or Hate 'em, Here's What Advisors Should KnowRetirement experts Michael Finke, David Lau, Wade Pfau and David Blanchett weigh in.
October 28, 2019
Morningstar Teams With Millennium Trust on Mutual Funds: Portfolio ProductsAlso, TD Ameritrade adds ESG options to its 529 College Savings Plan.
October 21, 2019
Fixed Income Factor Investing Growing Significantly: InvescoAlmost half of investors surveyed increased factor allocations in the past year.
October 21, 2019
10 Worst States for Pension FundingFew states are funded adequately to meet their obligations as their workers retire.
October 18, 2019
Low-Fee Funds Are Big Winners in Q3: MorningstarMorningstar's latest fund flows report shows the cheapest funds had the greatest intake of new money.