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.
Piper Jaffray, Sandler O'Neill Strike a Deal
By Janet LevauxMinneapolis-based Piper Jaffray is buying Sandler O'Neill and Partners of New York for $485 million in cash and stock.
July 08, 2019
MassMutual, CommonBond Offer Student Loan ReFi Plan: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Buffalo Funds introduces cheaper institutional class for all funds.
July 08, 2019
Gary Shilling: The Recession May Have Already BegunIn that case, bond yields are heading sharply lower, says Shilling, who has a strong track record of correct forecasts.
July 08, 2019
Rate-Cut Bets on the Line After Friday's Jobs ReportTraders will tune in to Fed speakers this week, including Chairman Powell, who testifies before House and Senate committees.
July 03, 2019
Bond Funds Drift Into Risky Debt, Adding to Angst Over LiquidityMany relatively straightforward U.S. bond funds have increased their holdings of lower-rated bonds, emerging-market debt and other securities to juice returns.
July 03, 2019
Trump Taps a Longtime Dove and a Onetime Gold Bug for FedDespite their differences, both are expected to support lower interest rates.
July 01, 2019
DWS Group Launches First S&P 500 ESG ETF for US Investors: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Principal introduces its first interval fund and Eaton Vance announces a strategic initiative within its Parametric subsidiary.
June 28, 2019
Where Advisors Moved Money in Early 2019, in 2 ChartsDid advisors sit tight with portfolio selection after 2018 volatility? Envestnet found some interesting adjustments.