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.
Fisher Loses $600M Account After Conference Remarks: Report
By Janet LevauxThe fallout impacts pension funds in Michigan; another state says Fisher's remarks at Tiburon summit "are concerning."
October 07, 2019
Vanguard Expands Active Offerings: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Schwab to launch 3 new fixed income ETFs.
October 07, 2019
Business Economists Grow More Bearish About US EconomyThe survey from the National Association of Business Economists see U.S. trade policy as the dominant downside risk.
October 07, 2019
Gary Shilling: Time to Start Shorting the S&P 500Shilling suggests a small short position in the S&P 500, long positions in U.S. Treasuries and heavy cash holdings.
October 03, 2019
Why Global Bond Yields Are NegativeWhy purchase a bond with a negative yield? Do negative yields portend an ominous future?
September 30, 2019
Rise of Passive Investing Poses Risks: Fed ReportResearchers review the risks and benefits of massive flows into passive funds.
September 30, 2019
RIA in a Box Adds Free Access: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Fidelity unveils a new approach to ESG investing for advisors.
September 27, 2019
Sen. Warren Wants the SEC to Crack Down on Inflated Bond RatingsThe agency needs to address the conflict of interest of bond ratings agencies being paid by bond issuers, Warren says.