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.
How ESG Rankings Can Help Advisors Reduce Investment Risks
By Bernice NapachA potentially important benefit, considering expectations for muted returns in portfolios for this year.
February 12, 2019
3 Cases for Annuities in a Turbulent MarketA key question to ask clients: Does it make sense to take some of the gains achieved over the past decade off the table?
February 12, 2019
IRS Enters Tax Season 'Inundated,' Says Taxpayer AdvocateThe IRS was already struggling with a heavy workload and aging technology. Then the shutdown hit.
February 12, 2019
SEC's Peirce on Reg BI: 'It's Important That We Move Forward'At a Bipartisan Policy Center event, Peirce also cautions about the SEC's stance on Bitcoin ETF approval.
February 12, 2019
El-Erian Says America First Is the 'Obvious' Trade in StocksMohamed El-Erian of Allianz says poor political and fiscal management in Europe means weaker growth prospects.
February 12, 2019
Schwab, Fidelity Both Make Big Moves on Commission-Free ETFsThe fund giants plan to push their commission-free offerings past the 500-fund mark and add iShares funds.
February 11, 2019
Vanguard CIO: Another Rate Hike, Then a 'Permanent Pause'After a June hike, Vanguard's forecast is pricing in a rate pause by the Fed.
February 08, 2019
Why Hybrid TDFs Are Gaining Traction: PGIMNet flows into hybrid TDFs have increased by over 400% in the past three years.