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.
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged; Forecasts Show No Change in 2020
By Craig TorresThe FOMC repeated in its statement that economic activity has been rising at a "moderate'' rate with "solid'' job gains.
December 05, 2019
SIFMA Sees Slower Growth, No Recession in 2020Survey results show a slight downward shift from SIFMA's midyear economic outlook.
December 05, 2019
Vanguard to Launch New Global Bond Fund"Identical twin" of current international bond-index product aims to separate those using the strategy in target-date funds from other investors, says a research analyst.
December 04, 2019
Self-Directed Millennials Invested More in Cash, ETFs Than Older InvestorsSchwab's Q3 report shows mutual funds still held the highest percentage of participant assets.
December 02, 2019
Chaikin Plans ETF Rating Version '2.0': Portfolio ProductsAlso, MSCI makes its ESG ratings publicly available.
November 27, 2019
Non-Variable Annuity Sales Fall: WinkSales of both variable and non-variable indexed annuities increased.
November 26, 2019
SEC's Avakian Details Next 12b-1 Fee CrackdownThe Enforcement Division is focused on advisor disclosures and conflicts associated with bank deposit sweep programs.
November 26, 2019
A $15 Billion ETF Fires Up Wall Street's Booming Bond TradeThe trade involved BlackRock Inc.'s Core Euro Corporate Bond ETF.