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.
Beware These Early Warning Signs of an Upcoming Recession
By Bernice NapachBesides a flattening or inverted yield curve, there are many other indicators that advisors should be watching.
January 15, 2019
12 Best States for Retirement: 2019WalletHub found a big difference in costs among the states, which were also ranked on health care and quality of life.
January 14, 2019
Vanguard Holds Half of PG&E's $920 Million Municipal BondsPG&E intends to file for bankruptcy by the end of this month due to losses from California fires.
January 14, 2019
Citigroup Reports 21% Drop in Q4 Fixed Income TradingBut its CFO says the volatility is moderating, which boosted the bank's share price after earnings were announced.
January 14, 2019
ProShares to Launch 4 Leveraged ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, S&P Dow Jones Indices launched a new index series to mitigate risks in global small-caps.
January 11, 2019
Sheila Bair Warns About Low-Quality Corporate DebtExcessive, low-quality debt could threaten the economy, the ex-FDIC chair warns.
January 10, 2019
Young Advisors Want More Social Impact Fixed Income Products: SurveyIncapital found young advisors use individual bonds to discuss social impact goals, but most want more fixed income options.
January 10, 2019
Fed Minutes More Cautious About Rate Hikes Than FOMC StatementThe minutes reveal that "a few participants" favored skipping the December rate hike.