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.
FINRA Arbitrator Orders Santander to Pay Elderly Widow $50K
By Jeff BermanThe firm made unsuitable, risky investments in Puerto Rican bonds on behalf of a 90-year-old woman, an arbitrator said.
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.
February 15, 2020
Active Equity Funds Had Biggest Monthly Outflows Since 2008Investors are favoring cheaper, passive products even when markets are strong, according to Moody's.
February 14, 2020
BlackRock, State Street to Expand ESG ETF OfferingsThey include State Street's first actively managed ESG ETF, whose application is pending at the SEC.
February 14, 2020
AIG Says Low Rates Likely to Hurt Fixed Annuity Sales: EarningsAmerican Equity, CNO, Primerica and Aetna's parent also have earnings out.
February 12, 2020
BlackRock Ousts Vanguard as Top Firm for Fund InflowsFidelity places third, according to Morningstar's 2019 global fund flows report.