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.
Emerging Markets Expected to Outperform in 2019 (for Real This Time)
By Emily ZulzGrowth in 2018 was slower than expected, but many EM countries are set up for a longer-term expansion, analysts say.
December 21, 2018
Wealthfront Integrates With Crypto Accounts on Coinbase: Portfolio ProductsAlso, American Beacon Advisors, Innovator and IndexIQ launch new funds.
December 21, 2018
Making Portfolio Construction That's Built to LastIn the long run, alternatives can provide protection and diversification.
December 21, 2018
4 Important ETF Trends for 2019The new year could bring a more level playing field to the ETF industry thanks to the SEC's likely ETF Rule and active non-transparent ETFs.
December 21, 2018
Libor, the $370 Trillion Zombie That the Watchdogs Can't KillGlobal efforts to replace the busted benchmark have run up against some serious market inertia. Officials should try fixing it instead.
December 21, 2018
U.S. Stocks Fall as Shutdown Woes Add to Fed AngstThe U.S. dollar, oil and even the 10-year Treasury also lost value.
December 20, 2018
Slower Growth but No Recession: 2019 Economic OutlookGiven this backdrop and expectations for just two rate hikes, bond investors are advised to stick with high-quality issues.
December 19, 2018
Fed Raises Rates, Trims Forecast to 2 Hikes Next YearFed policymakers also lowered slightly their expectations for growth and inflation in 2019.