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.
How to Protect Portfolios From Inflation
By Zijia SongInflation tops investors' worry list as the memory of stocks and bonds falling in tandem in 2022 looms large.
August 05, 2026
Vanguard Muni Bond Head to DepartPaul Malloy, who oversaw roughly $300 billion in municipal assets at the investment titan, has left the firm after over two decades.
July 29, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Three Officials Favor a HikeThe Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-3 to hold the benchmark federal funds rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%.
July 14, 2026
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How to Track Life Insurers' 'Payment in Kind' ExposurePIK is no longer about farmers paying off loans with loads of carrots; it's a key health indicator for private credit portfolios.
June 24, 2026
Why This Advisor Doesn't Steer Retirees to TIPSDana Anspach, an author and retirement financial planner, outlines her "income ladder" approach.
June 22, 2026
Bob Doll More Cautious on Stock Gains NowThe Fed's "hawkish" shift challenges the high-risk bull market, the longtime market forecaster says.
June 17, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady With Officials Split Over Hikes This YearAfter Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting as chair, officials said inflation remained elevated and vowed to deliver price stability.
June 12, 2026
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Some Annuity Issuers Want to Sell Riders. Really.Now that the tools are back in stock, advisors and agents need to ensure clients are using them properly.