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.
Vanguard Launches Its First Actively Managed US ETFs
By Bernice NapachAnalysts weigh in on the significance of the fund behemoth's new factor-based funds.
February 14, 2018
US Companies Lag on Corporate Governance: Allianz Global InvestorsThe firm just launched a proxy voting tool disclosing its votes on shareholder and management proposals, including "no" votes on 45% of U.S. comp proposals.
February 13, 2018
Bill Restores Tax Exemption for Advance Refunding BondsThe exemption, repealed in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, is important to states and local governments, a co-sponsor of the bill said.
February 13, 2018
Powell Suggests Fed Will Hike Rates Despite Stock Market RoutThe new chairman said the Fed is moving to normalize monetary policy "with a view to extending the recovery."
February 13, 2018
Small-Bank Bill Said to Be Headed for Senate Vote; State Treasurers CheerA key priority for state treasurers is the designation of municipal bonds as high-quality liquid assets.
February 12, 2018
Threats to Fed’s Independence Fuel Market Volatility: David KotokThe co-founder of Cumberland Advisors says political "shenanigans and influence" pose a threat to the independence of the Fed.
February 12, 2018
Riskalyze Rolls Out Retirement Solutions: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Metaurus Advisors and Franklin Templeton add new ETFs.
February 12, 2018
Investors Are the Guinea Pigs in US Fiscal ExperimentHow long can this borrowing binge go on before it matters to the credit-ratings firms and global investors?