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.
Stocks Plummet Again, Triggering Trading Halts
By Bernice NapachSteep drops at the market open followed Trump's address and other virus-related developments Wednesday night.
March 09, 2020
Options for Economic Stimulus Being Discussed After Market PlungeSen. Chuck Grassley said they are looking at "targeted tax relief measures" as an avenue to help the economy.
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.