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.
Wall Street's Bond Blahs Go Beyond a Summer Lull
By Lisa AbramowiczYields for investors have been falling, and banks have little incentive to lend.
August 30, 2017
Wall Street, Not Waiting on Mnuchin, Readies Debt-Limit War RoomSIFMA hopes to do what it can to maintain stability.
August 29, 2017
BlackRock Finds $5 Trillion Industry Now Riskier Than in 2008The money manager fears life insurers may be taking too much alternative asset risk.
August 29, 2017
Website Simplifies the Hunt for Mutual Fund Fact SheetsMost advisors spend several dreary hours a week searching for fund fact sheets. RoboWholesaler helps streamline the process.
August 28, 2017
Active Funds Are Performing Better — for NowMorningstar's Active/Passive Barometer shows better performance by active funds this year but not long term.
August 28, 2017
Why Gold Is Trouncing Stocks This YearGold prices have surged $100 an ounce over the past seven weeks, closing Friday at their highest price in almost three months.
August 25, 2017
Yellen Defends Financial Regs That Trump OpposesHer speech at Jackson Hole seemed directed at Trump, who will decide whether to reappoint or replace her.
August 24, 2017
Ratings Agencies Warn About Failure to Raise Debt CeilingFitch Ratings says it will review the U.S. credit rating if the government has to prioritize debt service payments.