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.
Muni Market Poised for Biggest Weekly Drop Since Trump’s Election
By Amanda AlbrightMuni bond yields rose about 18 basis points this week, following the hike in Treasury yields.
February 02, 2018
If the Fed Is Right, Then Markets Are in TroubleMeeting the 2% inflation goal could signal a downturn.
January 31, 2018
Vanguard Faces Pushback From Other FirmsFirms are removing Vanguard from platforms or adding charges because Vanguard refuses to share costs.
January 31, 2018
Yellen’s Last Act as Fed Chief: Do NothingThe Fed's statement expressed acknowledged stronger growth more confidence that inflation will rise to its 2% target.
January 29, 2018
Inflation Is No Longer Fixed Income Investors’ Bogeyman: InvescoA majority of investors look forward to moderate growth with little risk of inflation, Invesco reports.
January 29, 2018
Passive Investments Drive Record Fund Flows in 2017: MorningstarMoney flowed into passive U.S. and international equity funds and into taxable bond funds.
January 24, 2018
Morningstar’s Fund Managers of the Year: 2017The awards are given in four major categories: domestic stock, international stock, fixed income and allocation/alternatives.
January 23, 2018
Senate Confirms Jerome Powell as New Fed ChairPowell is a sitting Fed governor and will succeed Janet Yellen when her term as chair ends Feb. 3.