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.
Watch the US Dollar if You Own Emerging Market Securities
By Bernice NapachA weak dollar has been key for rally in emerging market stocks and bonds; a reversal could crush that trade, say strategists.
September 27, 2017
Tax-Cut Cash Could End Up in Unexpected PlacesTraders are expecting companies to invest more under a reformed tax regime. But they may be getting ahead of themselves.
September 26, 2017
Sen. Shelby Doesn't Think Trump Will Reappoint Yellen to FedThe Republican senator from Alabama had spoken with Trump about the Fed before discussing his expectations on Bloomberg TV.
September 25, 2017
More Reasons to Avoid Long-Term BondsInvestors seeking higher bond yields this year are likely to be disappointed despite indications of another Fed hike.
September 25, 2017
Actively Managed Funds Stage a Short-Term ComebackMore than half of actively managed U.S. equity funds beat their benchmark in the 12 months ended June 30, according to the latest SPIVA report.
September 25, 2017
Sizing Up QE Now That It’s EndedDid quantitative easing do any good? It probably helped end the Great Recession, though we'll never know for sure.
September 22, 2017
A Central Bank Puzzle for Our Era: What Gives?Inflation isn't following the formulas. Perhaps that's because the global economy has changed.
September 22, 2017
Pimco, BlackRock See Multiyear Rally for Emerging MarketsStable commodity prices, improving economic growth and balance-sheet repairs are expected to underpin the rally.