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 Top-Performing Dividend Stocks in 2025: Morningstar
By Michael S. FischerThe Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index is beating the broader market, analysts report.
June 20, 2025
Debate: Should Key Tax Bill Provisions Be Temporary?Several components of the working drafts in Congress are scheduled to leave the tax code after 2028.
June 20, 2025
9 Social Security Bills in Congress NowThe funding shortfall won't likely be addressed soon, but a variety of proposals are on the table.
June 20, 2025
Waller Says Fed Could Cut Interest Rates as Soon as JulyFed Governor Christopher Waller reiterated his view that the inflation hit from tariffs will likely be short-lived.
June 18, 2025
8 Flaws to Watch For in IRA Conversion ToolsThe designer of a new Roth conversion analyzer says existing tools fall far short of their intended purpose.
June 18, 2025
12 Worst State Economies: 2025Factors working against these areas include high foreclosure rates and low innovation potential, WalletHub finds.
June 18, 2025
Fed Holds Rates Again, Still Sees Two Cuts by Year EndUncertainty over the economic outlook is still high but has diminished, Fed officials say.
June 18, 2025
Social Security to Go Bust in 2033: Trustees ReportThe combined trust funds are on track to go broke one year earlier than projected in 2024.