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.
May 08, 2023
Buffett: 'Incredible Period' for Economy, Berkshire Coming to an EndHis prediction for a slowdown comes as turmoil at regional banks threatens to curtail lending amid inflation and higher rates.
May 04, 2023
DoubleLine's Gundlach 'Turning More Bearish'The odds of a recession are "pretty darn high right now," he says.
May 04, 2023
Where Do Annuities Fit in Your Client's Retirement Strategy?Wade Pfau and Spencer Look attempted to clear up some of advisors' annuity confusion at the Morningstar conference.
May 03, 2023
Gary Shilling Is Still Waiting for Investors to 'Puke'The bear market likely isn't over, and a recession is probably underway, the investment strategist said.
May 03, 2023
Advisors See Best Opportunity for Bonds Since Financial Crisis: SurveyThe biggest challenge for many advisors will be re-educating clients on how bonds and interest rates work.
May 03, 2023
Fed Raises Rates by Quarter Point, Signals Possible PauseIt may be the final move in the aggressive tightening campaign as economic risks mount.
May 02, 2023
Top 10 Things Near-Retirees Get Wrong About Social SecurityMassMutual gave 55- to 65-year-olds a Social Security quiz. Here are the most-missed questions.
May 02, 2023
Josh Brown: FAANG Stocks Rule the School; Bonds Are a 'Freak Show'Apple and Microsoft account for 39% of S&P gains this year, Brown said.
May 02, 2023
Wall Street Rattled by 20% Plunge in Pair of BanksAhead of the Federal Reserve decision, multiple volatility halts in PacWest Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp were seen as disturbing.
May 01, 2023
JPMorgan to Buy First RepublicThe bank will pay the FDIC $10.6 billion and incur $2 billion in related restructuring costs over the next 18 months.