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.
February 10, 2023
Are You Playing It Too Safe With Clients' Investments?Advisors are systemically investing more conservatively than would be implied by clients' stated risk tolerance, new research suggests.
February 09, 2023
Infrastructure Investments Help Power Clients' AnnuitiesNew federal programs could increase those assets' appeal.
February 07, 2023
Powell Says Further Rate Hikes NeededIf the job situation remains very hot, "it may well be the case that we have to do more," the Federal Reserve chair said Tuesday.
February 06, 2023
Bond Investors Could Get 'Second Chance' to Lock In High RatesThe coming weeks could be pivotal for bond markets as investors process good news, Schwab's Kathy Jones says.
February 02, 2023
Jeffrey Gundlach: Powell's Relaxed Aura Overshadows Tough TalkThe market could get overvalued in a couple of months, Gundlach cautioned.
February 01, 2023
Fed Slows Rate Hikes, Signals Further Increases Are ComingThe target for the benchmark rate was raised by a quarter percentage point to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%.
January 30, 2023
7 Talking Points to Demystify ETFs for ClientsETFs are ubiquitous, but your clients might not understand them.
January 27, 2023
Vanguard Net Inflows Drop Nearly 50% in Tough 2022 MarketAUM dropped to $7.2 trillion from 8.5 trillion at the end of 2021.
January 27, 2023
Fidelity Launches 12th Active Fixed Income ETFThe exchange-traded fund, with a 0.55% expense ratio, seeks a high current income level and capital growth.
January 20, 2023
Does a 100% Stock Portfolio Make Sense?Ben Carlson explored this question on his blog. Here's what others have to say.