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.
5 Investment Tips for the Rest of 2017: Wells Fargo’s Midyear Outlook
By Bernice NapachThese tips are designed to counter a forecast for lower U.S. stock prices and higher interest rates by year-end.
June 02, 2017
Economist Goodfriend Said to Be a Finalist for Trump Fed NominationMarvin Goodfriend is former director of research for Richmond Fed; Quarles also among candidates for Trump Fed nomination
June 01, 2017
Millennial Investors Scarred by Financial CrisisMillennials are more risk-averse than any other age group, Legg Mason reports.
June 01, 2017
Illinois Cut Near Junk by S&P, Lowest Ever for a US StateS&P also warned that the state could soon lose its investment grade status if the governor and legislature don't agree on a budget addressing deficits.
June 01, 2017
Stocks Rally in May — So Why Are Bonds Rising?As market gains broaden, with emerging and developed equities finally closing the gap, why are bond prices rising?
June 01, 2017
Asset Managers Remain Under Pressure Despite Pickup in Flows, Assets: Moody'sFee revenue is still falling, except at the world's largest asset manager.
May 31, 2017
MFS Adds Funds With ‘Clean Shares’The mutual fund company is among a growing number of firms offering these lower cost shares to advisors in light of the DOL fiduciary rule.
May 30, 2017
Janus Capital, Henderson Group Complete MergerThe new firm is now trading at the NYSE under the JHG stock symbol.