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.
What Lower Rates Mean for Investors & Their Retirement Plans
By David BlanchettI've got some bad news for you about the historical trend — and some good advice on what you can do about it.
August 03, 2020
Gary Shilling: Why Bond Yields Are Sending Stocks a Scary SignalThe great depth of this recession has yet to hit home, and stocks could tumble 30% to 40% as it does.
August 03, 2020
Parametric Introduces Custom Core Fixed Income: Portfolio ProductsAlso, TagniFi launches closed-end mutual fund dataset.
July 31, 2020
Vanguard Execs Have Some Words of Wisdom for AdvisorsCEO Tim Buckley and Advisor Services head Tom Rampulla discuss the COVID-era realities advisors are facing.
July 29, 2020
Fed Affirms Commitment to Support a Faltering EconomyBut policymakers stressed that the path "will depend significantly on the course of the virus."
July 29, 2020
Fed Extends Lending Facilities Through Year-EndMany of them were due to expire at the end of September.
July 28, 2020
Pension Offers vs. Lump Sum DistributionsA question about what to do about severance may be the start of a much longer conversation.
July 28, 2020
Corporate Bond Funds Are Weak Where They Look Weak: ResearchersThree economists say COVID-19-related bond fund outflows correlated well with obvious signs of fragility.