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.
Rise in Home Prices Slowest in 4 Years, Mortgage Report Shows
By Michael S. FischerARMs borrowers have experienced monthly mortgage payment increases.
August 02, 2018
Guess Who's Getting Richer From Higher Rates? (Probably Not You)Large lenders scoop up the biggest benefit of higher interest rates.
August 02, 2018
The Reach for Yield Finally Claims a Fund VictimGAM Holding AG froze assets after investors requested redemptions worth more than 10% of the fund.
August 01, 2018
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged, Cites Strength in Economy, Labor MarketsThe Fed statement also appears to pave the way for another rate hike in September.
August 01, 2018
Fidelity Unleashes No-Fee Index FundsTwo funds will have no expenses or minimums, and 21 other funds will have no minimums and one low fee for retail and institutional investors.
July 30, 2018
Treasury Raises Borrowing Outlook, Projects $769B Needed in 2nd HalfThe Treasury is boosting sales of bills, notes and bonds to help finance a widening budget gap.
July 30, 2018
Will the SEC Speed Up the ETF Approval Process?Two ETF trends are emerging: the SEC leaning toward eliminating the exemptive relief requirement, and the move to actively managed ETFs.
July 30, 2018
Top-Performing Active Funds Lack Staying Power: StudyThe latest S&P Persistence Scorecard shows that few top-performing active funds stay on top over different three- and five-year periods.