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 to Expect After Last Week's Market Carnage
By Bernice NapachGet ready for another bumpy ride — and possibly a Fed rate cut ahead of its official meeting.
February 26, 2020
Sustainable Investing Surges as Advisors Remain SkepticalMorningstar reports on the progress of ESG investing; Practical Perspectives finds advisors wary.
February 25, 2020
FINRA Arbitrator Orders Santander to Pay Elderly Widow $50KThe firm made unsuitable, risky investments in Puerto Rican bonds on behalf of a 90-year-old woman, an arbitrator said.
February 25, 2020
Schwab to Buy $10.5B RIA Focused on Fixed IncomeSchwab says the deal with Wasmer, Schroeder & Co. will complement its fixed income offerings and expand its SMAs.
February 24, 2020
Coronavirus May Not Be Mere 'Blip' in Markets: Northern TrustCIO Bob Browne talks to ThinkAdvisor about how the virus' spread and other factors are affecting the firm's outlook.
February 24, 2020
The Case for Investing in Gold NowSeveral investment strategists recommend small allocations to portfolios.
February 20, 2020
ESG Investing Doesn't Mean Avoiding Traditional Index FundsA growing number of large passive asset managers are voting in favor of ESG-related shareholder proposals.
February 18, 2020
Coronavirus Lowering Global Growth Expectations, Hurting MarketsOne notable aspect of recent outlook revisions is the utter uncertainty about what happens if the virus is not contained.