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 ETFs Are Hotter Than They’ve Ever Been
By Bernice NapachInflows are rising along with the proliferation of new fixed income ETFs, including smart beta funds.
July 14, 2017
JPMorgan Just Had the Most Profitable Year in the History of BankingStocks drop across finance industry as earnings season begins; Earnings bring us back to the underlying results: analyst.
July 13, 2017
An Unconventional Approach to Asset LocationA traditional asset location strategy is to put stocks in a taxable account and bonds in an IRA. But this isn't always the best advice.
July 13, 2017
Vanguard CEO McNabb to Step DownChief Investment Officer Tim Buckley, who joined the firm in '91 as an assistant to then Chairman John C. Bogle, will become CEO on Jan. 1.
July 12, 2017
Fed's Balance Sheet Unwind Comes at Inopportune TimeThe current Treasury shortages could soon end. With a bang.
July 12, 2017
Yellen Sees Inflation Key Uncertainty Amid Moderate GrowthBut she said it was "premature" to say that inflation won't reach the Fed's 2% target over the next couple of years.
July 12, 2017
Are Stocks Overvalued or Poised for More Gains?Outlooks differ widely among strategists, even as many global stock markets continue to trade near recent, often record, highs.
July 10, 2017
Schwab Expands Commission-Free ETF OfferingsSchwab has added 15 ETFs to the platform, including stock, bond and commodity ETFs, plus one focused on MLPs.