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.
10 Hot Investment Themes for 2020
By Michael S. FischerLawrence Adam of Raymond James discusses what the firm is watching this year, noting that last year's predictions were nearly spot on.
January 03, 2020
SEI Touts Risk Parity Portfolio ManagementThe strategy helps investors diversify and get closer to an "optimal" portfolio, the firm says.
December 31, 2019
Behind the Bond Boom No One Saw ComingIn 2019, every key U.S. bond market posted positive returns, according to Bloomberg Barclays index data.
December 31, 2019
Why the Stocks of Indexers Topped the Index in 2019Stocks of S&P Global and MSCI, which create financial indexes, soared in the past 12 months.
December 30, 2019
The Muni Bond Market's Biggest Credit Risk: Climate ChangeThe risk isn't priced into bonds yet, but 2020 could change that.
December 30, 2019
Vanguard Lowers Expense Ratios on 9 ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, LifeYield announced a new integration with Orion Advisor Tech, a division of Orion Advisor Solutions.
December 30, 2019
Is 2020 When the 37-Year Bond Bull Market Ends?The muni bond market is expected to stay strong, while the leveraged loan market is growing more risky.
December 27, 2019
Gary Shilling: 4 Shocks That Could Upend the Market ExpansionShilling is is no longer saying the U.S. economy is in a recession, but he still has concerns.