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.
Asset Managers Struggle With Outflows, Fee Compression
By Bernice NapachThe growing popularity of passive funds and poor performance of some active managers are buffeting the industry, according to a quarterly update from Moody's.
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.
February 23, 2017
TIPS May Not Be the Best Hedge Now Against Rising InflationThe Treasury's inflation-protected securities posted stellar performance last year, but that's not the case so far this year.
February 22, 2017
Fed Officials See Rate Hike ‘Fairly Soon,’ Minutes ShowFed officials expressed confidence they can raise interest rates gradually, while a hike fairly soon might be appropriate to avoid overheating the economy.
February 22, 2017
Investing in Times of Trump, and InflationHeres how to use different asset classes now to help guard client portfolios against inflation while contributing to total returns.
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.