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.
Vanguard Prepares to End Variable Annuity Offering
By Bernice Napach"Annuity administration is not central to our long-term product and service plans," said Vanguard's Karin Risi.
June 18, 2019
Adjust Portfolios Now for Future Volatility: Wells FargoWells Fargo Investment Institute recommends "eyes forward" in its midyear outlook.
June 18, 2019
Former Fed Vice Chair Says Trump Threatens Fed's IndependenceStanley Fischer says Trump's push for lower rates could strike a mortal blow against the central bank.
June 14, 2019
Backlash From ETF Traders Grows Over Push for Bond Reporting LagThey oppose a FINRA pilot program that would extend bond dealers' reporting time for large corporate bond transactions.
June 14, 2019
IRS Redesign Bill Poised to Arrive on Trump's DeskThe newly passed version of the Taxpayer First Act dropped a provision barring the IRS from creating free tax-prep software.
June 13, 2019
Fed Unlikely to Cut Interest Rates in June: GundlachJuly rate cut is "a pretty good possibility," and a cut by September is basically "a lock," according to the DoubleLine Capital CEO.
June 13, 2019
10 Years After Recession's End, Millions Are Treading Water Financially: SurveyAbout half of respondents in a Bankrate survey said their financial situation was the same or worse than before the last recession.
June 13, 2019
Odds Increase for a Fed Rate Cut Next WeekIf the Fed doesn't cut next week, then attention turns to a cut in July.