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.
10-Year Treasury Yield Tops 3%. Will Short-Term Yields Follow?
By Brian ChappattaThe strong possibility that they will creates a tough choice on duration for bond traders.
September 14, 2018
Former Vanguard CEO Calls for More Price Transparency in Bond MarketJack Brennan was the keynote speaker at FINRA's Fixed Income Conference.
September 12, 2018
Muni Bond Issuers Reach Out to Individual Investors (and Their Advisors)With year-end tax planning and rebalancing in mind, financial advisors are well-advised to keep an eye out for large new-issue offerings.
September 11, 2018
25 Best Countries for Retirement Security: 2018The U.S. rose a notch in this year's ranking by Natixis Investment Managers.
September 10, 2018
6 Economic Predictions for Next 5 Years: Northern TrustPolicy disruptions due to political swings and "stuckflation" all figure into Northern Trust's forecast.
September 06, 2018
Vanguard Launches Total World Bond ETFThis fund of funds invests in two Vanguard bond ETFs -- one domestic and one international.
September 06, 2018
State Street Cuts Fees on 4 ETFsThe move could potentially help State Street stem the tide of ETF outflows, which lead the industry year to date.
August 31, 2018
Investors Trust Their Gut on Inflation and Interest Rates: NuveenInvestors say they pay close attention to inflation, but most don't even know what the current rate is, a survey found.