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.
GOP Proposes to End Big Tax Break for Democratic States
By Sahil KapurRepublicans want to end state and local income tax deduction from federal taxes. New York, California and New Jersey taxpayers would be hit hard.
April 12, 2017
Think Longevity, Not Just Performance, When Buying Actively Managed FundsThe SPIVA Scorecard from S&P Dow Jones Indices found that fewer than half of actively managed equity funds survived over 15 years.
April 11, 2017
Gold, Yen Climb to 5-Month Highs as Investors Seek SafetyIn addition, yields of U.S. Treasuries, another safe haven asset, approached their lowest levels of the year, as prices rose.
April 10, 2017
Trust Company of America Launches ETF Trading Platform: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, JPMorgan Municipal Income Fund receives Socially Conscious designation from Morningstar.
April 07, 2017
Fed's Powell Takes Wall Street Oversight Reins From Departing TarulloFederal Reserve awaits Trump appointments to three openings as new assignments put Powell atop boards supervisory panel.
April 07, 2017
What Clients Want, and What Advisors Think They WantA new survey reveals several disconnects between the two.
April 05, 2017
Gundlach: Trump Tax Cuts Will Be ‘Really Hard to Get Done’The DoubleLine CEO says investors need to keep expectations low.
April 04, 2017
Fed's Lacker Resigns Over Role in Leaking Secret InfoThe Richmond Fed president says he regrets he "crossed the line." He was set to retire in October.