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.
Are Fixed Indexed Annuities Trending Again for 2020?
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesWith the demise of the old Labor fiduciary rule and other rules, fixed indexed annuities might be making a comeback.
November 21, 2019
U.S. Investors Overwhelmingly Favor Bond Funds Over Stock Funds"Demand for U.S. equity vehicles simply isn't there," Morningstar says.
November 19, 2019
2020 Medicare Changes Highlight Valuable Income-Minimization StrategiesBecoming subject to Medicare's income-based surcharges can increase Medicare premium costs substantially.
November 18, 2019
Millennials Understand Fixed Income Better Than Do Older Investors: SurveyNearly 70% of boomers have no fixed income allocation, according to a BNY Mellon Survey.
November 18, 2019
Putnam Launches 7 SMAs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Frost Investment Advisors added a Global Bond Fund.
November 13, 2019
The Limits of Fed Policy, Per Its ChairmanThis was one of several themes Fed Chairman Jerome Powell spoke about in testimony before the Joint Economic Committee.
November 12, 2019
Schwab, BNY Mellon Stress DiversificationWith "fewer shock absorbers in the economy," investors must be extra careful with asset allocation, BNY's Khanna said at Schwab Impact.
November 12, 2019
Wirehouses Warn: 60/40 Asset Allocation Is DeadAt least three major financial firms are warning about the strategy's serious deficiencies for the future.