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.
A six-figure income may not shield consumers from a shock
By Suzanne WoolleyA think tank measures household protection gaps that insurance products could fill.
March 16, 2017
Advising Clients on Social Security: Talking Points, Part 1This five-part series will explain the talking points that advisors need to share when meeting with clients to discuss Social Security benefits and provide assistance.
March 16, 2017
T. Rowe Price Launches Robo Platform With Only Actively Managed FundsT. Rowe Price ActivePlus Portfolios chooses the funds for investors and is available initially only for IRA accounts.
March 15, 2017
Fed Raises Rates; So What Should Clients Do?The Fed's latest move has implications for investments and management of short-term variable debt.
March 15, 2017
Fed Appoints First Black Regional-Bank ChiefEx-Obama administration official Raphael Bostic will lead the Atlanta Fed and will be a voting member of FOMC next year.
March 13, 2017
Wall Street Has Found Its Next Big Short in U.S. Credit MarketStruggling retailers such as Macys are fueling mall defaults; investors are betting against commercial mortgage-backed debt.
March 13, 2017
VanEck Launches the First U.S.-Listed Green Bond ETF: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Morgan Stanley launched two sustainable investing portfolios.
March 10, 2017
Morningstar Files to Launch Its Own Mutual Funds for AdvisorsThe subadvised funds will replace current third-party funds that comprise Morningstar Managed Portfolios.