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.
TIPS May Not Be the Best Hedge Now Against Rising Inflation
By Bernice NapachThe Treasury's inflation-protected securities posted stellar performance last year, but that's not the case so far this year.
February 17, 2017
FINRA Panel Says UBS Must Pay $9M to Puerto Rican Muni InvestorThe arbitration ruling comes just one month after an $18 million ruling, with more decisions expected.
February 17, 2017
Lincoln Financial, AIG Launch Fee-Based Annuities: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Tortoise, IndexIQ and First Trust launch new ETFs.
February 14, 2017
Bond Ratings: 3 Mistakes Investors MakeWhile bond ratings can be useful, they can also lead inexperienced or nave investors to have a false sense of security.
February 14, 2017
Yellen Sees More Rate Hikes Needed if Economy Stays on CourseThe Fed chair was delivering her semiannual report on monetary policy to the Senate in her first appearance since Donald Trump was elected president.
February 02, 2017
FINRA Expels BD, Bars CEO for Fraudulent Muni Bond SalesRobert Lawson transferred millions of dollars from a deceased client's trust to hide bond borrowers' poor financial condition.
January 31, 2017
AI Platform Trawls Internet for Bond DataBitvore is a continuous analysis engine, according to CEO Jeff Curie.
January 31, 2017
Meet the $2T Exec Behind PIMCO’s TurnaroundJackie Hunt doesnt take credit for the companys first net inflows since 2013 exactly the response youd expect from an accountant.