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.
Active Equity Funds Rebound, but Will Performance Last?
By Bernice NapachNearly half outperformed their passive counterparts in the past year, but the longer term tells a different story, Morningstar finds.
September 12, 2019
Recessions 'Not Always a Bad Thing': Carillon Tower President"There's actually a lot of money to be made in this kind of environment," Cooper Abbott, president of the Raymond James unit, tells ThinkAdvisor.
September 11, 2019
Longevity Is Rising, but So Is Wealth Inequality: GAOThese two trends "may have significant effects on Americans' financial security in retirement," the GAO says.
September 10, 2019
Bob Doll's 5 Themes for Stock Investors for 2020"Boringly neutral" is how Nuveen's chief equity strategist describes his stock market outlook.
September 09, 2019
The 3 Phases of ESG Fixed Income InvestingA Morningstar report outlines what advisors need to know in selecting sustainable bond funds.
September 09, 2019
SEC's Clayton Still Troubled by Potential Manipulation of Bitcoin PricesIn a speech before the Economic Club of New York, Clayton also talked about swelling corporate debt, the end of Libor and Brexit.
September 09, 2019
11 Key Facts About BDs, Retirement Plans and Markets: SIFMAAmong the data points: Broker-dealers and registered reps are declining in number.
September 06, 2019
GMO Asset Class Forecast Reality-Checks ExpectationsStrong asset price appreciation weighs on stocks and bonds.