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.
Morningstar Explains Its Ratings System Update
By Ginger SzalaMany active funds may be downgraded due to a new system of taking fees into account with rankings.
July 09, 2019
Piper Jaffray, Sandler O'Neill Strike a DealMinneapolis-based Piper Jaffray is buying Sandler O'Neill and Partners of New York for $485 million in cash and stock.
July 08, 2019
Fed Stands by Openness to Cut Rates in Semiannual ReportThe report was completed before the release of the stronger-than-expected May jobs report.
July 08, 2019
Deutsche Bank CEO Slashes 18,000 Jobs in $8.3 Billion RevampThe sweeping overhaul will end the bank's global equities trading business and shrink its investment bank and key fixed-income business.
July 08, 2019
MassMutual, CommonBond Offer Student Loan ReFi Plan: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Buffalo Funds introduces cheaper institutional class for all funds.
July 08, 2019
Gary Shilling: The Recession May Have Already BegunIn that case, bond yields are heading sharply lower, says Shilling, who has a strong track record of correct forecasts.
July 08, 2019
Rate-Cut Bets on the Line After Friday's Jobs ReportTraders will tune in to Fed speakers this week, including Chairman Powell, who testifies before House and Senate committees.
July 03, 2019
Bond Funds Drift Into Risky Debt, Adding to Angst Over LiquidityMany relatively straightforward U.S. bond funds have increased their holdings of lower-rated bonds, emerging-market debt and other securities to juice returns.