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.
Fidelity Measures the CD-Annuity Literacy Gap
By Allison BellAdults ages 50 to 75 were much more likely to know a CD's current rate of return.
May 17, 2019
Retirees Beware: IRS Pension Buyout Stance Shifts (Again)The recent IRS change of course on this issue may add complications into the mix for retired clients who are already in pay status.
May 17, 2019
White House Considering Derek Kan for Fed SeatKan is undersecretary at Transportation Department under Chao; Hawaii Democratic Senator Brian Schatz tweets support for Kan.
May 16, 2019
12 Best US Cities to Start a CareerWalletHub scored 182 cities based on quality of life and career opportunities.
May 15, 2019
Student Loan Rates Set to Drop for the First Time in 3 YearsThe lower loans rates are in line with the decline in 10-year Treasury rates.
May 15, 2019
Gundlach Warns of 'Cocktail of Economic Risk'The U.S. economy will be quite vulnerable when the next recession hits, Gundlach says.
May 15, 2019
Growth to Hit 2.5%, Despite Yield Curve Warning, says PGIMWith the Fed's halt of rate increases, some interesting opportunities arise, says the trillion dollar investment group.
May 14, 2019
Alice Rivlin, Fed Vice Chair Who Was Budget Hawk, DiesShe was founding director of the Congressional Budget Office; CBO was the 'official purveyor of bad news to the Congress.'