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.
Is 2020 When the 37-Year Bond Bull Market Ends?
By Bernice NapachThe muni bond market is expected to stay strong, while the leveraged loan market is growing more risky.
December 27, 2019
How the Fed's Policy Committee Will Change in 2020The four new members of the FOMC include two who were skeptical of recent rate cuts and one who preferred larger cuts.
December 26, 2019
DFA Cuts Management Fees on 77 FundsThe cuts, ranging from 1 to 8 basis points, take effect Feb. 28.
December 26, 2019
How Advisors Could Save Their Clients Thousands on a Home LoanConsultant James Deitch tells ThinkAdvisor how, thanks to automation, advisors can cut loan officers out of the picture.
December 23, 2019
10 Charitable Giving FAQs You Should KnowAs the year winds down, make sure you (and your clients) know the difference between a charitable remainder annuity trust and a charitable gift annuity — among other concerns.
December 23, 2019
Auto Loan Rejection Rate Nearly Doubles in 2019: Fed SurveyApplication rates for auto loans decline by 3% while mortgage application rates climb by nearly 2%.
December 23, 2019
Slower U.S. Growth Expected in 2020But experts cited a ramped-up trade war or election victory by Warren or Sanders as potential black swans that could precipitate recession.
December 20, 2019
'Be Wary of Bond Ratings': NASAAAn advisory from the state regulators' group explains why bond ratings may still be inflated years after the financial crisis.