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.
Global Market Carnage Fueled by Coronavirus, Oil Price Fears
By Bernice NapachOil prices finished down 25% and the 10-year Treasury note at 0.56% yield.
March 09, 2020
Recession Fears Rise as Stocks and Oil Plummet"It's going to be messy because we've basically lost all our anchors," Mohamed El-Erian said.
March 04, 2020
Stocks Soar, Leave Correction Territory for NowMajor U.S. indexes surged more than 4% after days of declines.
March 03, 2020
Vanguard Announces Dramatic Changes to Managed Payout FundThe fund, which failed to gain much in assets, is replacing monthly payouts with an annual distribution.
March 03, 2020
Fed's Surprise Rate Cut Fails to Calm MarketsThe surprise rate cut comes before the central bank's next scheduled policy meeting.
March 02, 2020
Gender Gap Among Fund Managers Hasn't Changed in 20 YearsIn the U.S. the gap has widened, according to Morningstar.
March 02, 2020
What to Expect After Last Week's Market CarnageGet ready for another bumpy ride — and possibly a Fed rate cut ahead of its official meeting.
February 27, 2020
It's Official: The Stock Market Is in a CorrectionFallout from the spreading coronavirus has also sent U.S. Treasury yields to record lows.