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.
Bond Investors Rationalize the Unrealistic
By Charles LiebermanBuying 10-year Treasuries means locking in negative after-tax and inflation returns for a decade. That's hardly a satisfactory investment.
September 13, 2017
Betterment Adds Smart Beta and Targeted Income StrategiesThe additions are meant to address the investment needs of the firm's increasingly diverse client base.
September 13, 2017
Gundlach Weighs In on ‘Wack-O’ Times in the MarketHe sees further strength in the dollar, trouble ahead tied to the reversal in QE and weak commodity prices.
September 12, 2017
The Declining Fiscal Health of America’s CitiesMunicipal revenues are expected to grow much more slowly in 2017 while expenditures remain steady and state and federal aid continues to decline.
September 12, 2017
U.S. Household Incomes Rose to Record in 2016 as Poverty FellMedian inflation-adjusted household increase rose 3.2%, and the percentage of Americans without health insurance declined.
September 11, 2017
FinaMetrica Offers XYPN Members Risk Tolerance Toolkit: Portfolio ProductsIn addition, Franklin Templeton launched two new municipal bond ETFs and Sage Advisory Services added a customized laddered muni strategy.
September 08, 2017
AssetMark Launches New Retirement OfferingAssetMark Retirement Services consolidates recordkeeping, administration and asset management in one place.
September 08, 2017
Pimco’s Ivascyn Says Storms and Debt Deal Lower Fed Hike ChancesHurricane season is still not even close to the peak; insurance opportunities may arise after the hurricanes.