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.
Higher Rates Needed for Today's Economy: Fed's Barkin
By Craig TorresThe Richmond Fed chief is a voter this year on the rate-setting FOMC.
August 06, 2018
Rise in Home Prices Slowest in 4 Years, Mortgage Report ShowsARMs borrowers have experienced monthly mortgage payment increases.
August 06, 2018
Defiance ETFs Launches Virtual Reality ETF: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Swell Investing introduced an ESG portfolio of 400 public equities diversified across sectors.
August 03, 2018
Liquid Alts Face Headwinds in Strong Stock Market: StudyMorningstar research finds that alternative mutual funds have yet to show their benefits.
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.