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.
Household Debt Rises to Record $12.8 Trillion: NY Fed
By Bernice NapachThe second-quarter New York Fed report also highlighted an increase in newly delinquent credit card debt.
August 16, 2017
10 Great Opening Lines From Top ProducersElite producers share the best conversation-starting questions they use with prospects.
August 15, 2017
Solving the Issues Caused by Target Date FundsTDFs make life easier for plan participants but can cause headaches for the fiduciary who is tasked with analyzing the different offerings.
August 14, 2017
Understanding Deferred Variable Annuities’ Two PhasesProper handling of the two phases accumulation and distribution is essential for maximizing a deferred VAs impact.
August 14, 2017
Bond Market Looks Expensive, Until You Factor in Threat of WarIncreased geopolitical risk is raising doubts about the likelihood of a third 2017 Federal Reserve rate hike.
August 14, 2017
Stock Market Shrugs Off Strong EarningsAlmost 75% of S&P 500 companies have reported stronger-than-expected earnings, but that hasn't led to strong gains in the market.
August 14, 2017
Saturna Capital Launches Clean Shares for Two Funds: Portfolio ProductsAlso, Carlson Capital Management adds a low-cost DFA Minnesota muni bond fund to its portfolio lineup.
August 14, 2017
2 Key Times to Invest in Actively Managed FundsWhen should advisors consider investing their client monies in actively managed funds rather than cheaper passive index funds or ETFs?