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.
Who Were the Best Robo-Advisors in Q1?
By Janet LevauxThe first quarter of 2017 was good to robo-advisors, but several firms stood out for top performance across investment categories.
May 10, 2017
Most Markets Have Made All Their Gains for the Year: Wells Fargo’s McMillionThe head of global asset allocation strategy also says to expect more volatility and opportunities to make some tactical adjustments.
May 10, 2017
Bond Market Pricing in 80% Odds for June Fed Rate Hike; 40% for September HikeOdds for a September hike following a June jump have about doubled from a week ago.
May 10, 2017
Pimco Sees 10-Year U.S. Yield Rising to 3% on Fed Hikes, TaperFailure to enact an ACA change package or a tax change package could hold down rates.
May 08, 2017
Why More Advisors Are Using Strategist PortfoliosHere's what they should look for when choosing among the increasing number of strategist firms and portfolios.
May 08, 2017
Puerto Rico Menaces Mutual Funds That Resisted Market ExodusMore than 24 mutual funds hold about $15 billion of uninsured Puerto Rico bonds, about 20% of the island's debt.
May 08, 2017
Direxion Adds 5 Leveraged ETFs Tied to Changing Policies: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Arrow Funds placed two ETFs on E*TRADEs commission-free ETF platform.
May 04, 2017
What to Expect From the Bond MarketBonds can solve a problem or create one, according to Paul Matlack of Delaware Funds Macquarie Investment Management.