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.
Everybody Wants Duration Even as Fed Normalization Draws Near
By Liz Capo McCormickAn analyst says insurers and pension funds needs could put a cap on 30-year bond rates.
October 03, 2017
Watch the US Dollar if You Own Emerging Market SecuritiesA weak dollar has been key for rally in emerging market stocks and bonds; a reversal could crush that trade, say strategists.
October 02, 2017
Envision, US Bancorp Launch Mutual Fund Platform: Portfolio ProductsMeanwhile, Hartford Funds and NuShares launch new ETFs.
September 29, 2017
Trump Says He'll Decide on New Fed Chair in Two to Three WeeksFed chair Janet Yellen considered to be among candidates; Warsh and Powell interviewed as Trump, Mnuchin consider options.
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.