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.
A Mixed Outlook for the US Economy
By Bernice NapachBusiness economists are slightly less optimistic for the full year; an Atlanta Fed report is extremely bullish for Q2.
June 01, 2018
Vanguard's Asset Growth Is SlowingNet inflows into Vanguard funds had half the grow rate of flows into iShares funds in April, according to Morningstar.
May 31, 2018
U.S. Pension and Annuity Income Drops AgainThe number of people over 65 is growing. The number getting guaranteed income from a commercial arrangement is shrinking.
May 31, 2018
State Street Slashes ETF Fees, Plans Share SplitsThe changes are designed to lower costs and increase ETF affordability.
May 30, 2018
Fed Releases Proposal for Easing Volcker-Rule Trading LimitsRollback of the rule would "broadly simplify and tailor" it without negatively affecting bank safety, according to a plan summary.
May 30, 2018
Bond Legend Bill Gross Had a Nightmare Day YesterdayHis Janus fund recorded its biggest one-day loss in four years; other bond funds soared thanks to the steep drop in yields
May 29, 2018
Fixed Income ETFs Take Center StageAs interest rates rise, so does investor interest in fixed income exchange-traded funds
May 25, 2018
How Higher Bond Yields Will Lead to Lower YieldsSeasoned bond market watcher and economist John Lonski of Moody's explains