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.
Bill Gross on ‘Animal Spirits’ in Markets: Be Concerned
By Janet LevauxThe highly levered financial system is "like a truckload of nitroglycerin on a bumpy road," Janus' Bill Gross warns.
March 06, 2017
Research Affiliates Launches Smart Beta Factor Valuation Tool: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Hartford Funds expands its socially responsible investing lineup.
March 03, 2017
Asset Managers Struggle With Outflows, Fee CompressionThe growing popularity of passive funds and poor performance of some active managers are buffeting the industry, according to a quarterly update from Moody's.
March 03, 2017
Yellen Says March Hike ‘Likely Appropriate’ If Progress PersistsThe March 10 jobs report is the "most significant data report" Fed policymakers will have to measure that progress when they meet in mid-March.
March 03, 2017
Pimco’s New Bond Chief Is Nailing ItHis $75 billion fund eclipses one formerly run by Bill Gross; low-key Dan Ivascyn makes contrarian bets in a tumultuous year.
February 28, 2017
Trump Wipes Out $5 Billion of Muni Gains at Top US InsurersTrump's plans to cut corporate taxes and fears he could end the tax-exempt status of munis have reduced insurers' unrealized gains on muni investments.
February 27, 2017
Trillions of Dollars at Stake When Trump Addresses Congress Tuesday NightMoney managers, traders and analysts will be listening for details about the pro-growth policy agenda that Trump has promised.
February 27, 2017
FINRA Launches New TRACE Data Product for AcademicsThe Academic Corporate Bond TRACE Data product is an enhanced version of historical TRACE data that includes masked dealer identities.