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.
UBS Hit With Second $18M Ruling Over Puerto Rican Munis
By Janet LevauxThe ruling includes $4 million in punitive damages, while the prior award is being challenged in court.
January 11, 2017
Gundlach, Ribbing ‘Second-Tier’ Managers, Says 3% Is Rate to WatchThe DoubleLine CEO took an apparent shot at Bill Gross while discussing his yearly outlook, which also predicted a stock selloff around Trumps inauguration.
January 10, 2017
Bill Gross: Forget Dow 20K, Here’s the Number to WatchIn his January outlook, Gross discusses "the key to interest rate levels and perhaps stock price levels in 2017."
January 09, 2017
FHA to Cut Fees, Lowering Rates for First-Time Home BuyersThe change, which Trump could reverse when he takes office, reduces annual insurance premiums by 0.25%.
January 09, 2017
SIFMA Recommends Full-Market Close on MLK DayThe move would cover government securities, muni bonds and other products.
January 09, 2017
Goldman Strategists Decry as ‘Fake News’ a Rotation From Bonds to StocksGoldman expects a minimal shift away from debt into equity because of investment restrictions and other factors.
January 08, 2017
ProShares, UBS Launch 2 Oil-Linked ETNs: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Thornburg launched its first liquid alternative fund.
January 05, 2017
Bob Doll’s 10 Predictions for 2017Nuveens chief equity strategist expects stocks will outperform bonds but peak in the first half of the year.