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.
Wells Fargo Benefits From Higher Rates, Plans Cost Reduction
By Laura J. KellerThe bank is targeting a $2 billion cut in annual expenses by end of 2018.
January 12, 2017
UBS Hit With Second $18M Ruling Over Puerto Rican MunisThe ruling includes $4 million in punitive damages, while the prior award is being challenged in court.
January 12, 2017
Morningstar Upgrades 5 Funds, Downgrades 7 and Puts 3 Under ReviewThe new Morningstar analyst ratings included only one upgrade to Gold.
January 12, 2017
16 Best Fund Managers of 2016: MorningstarThe list includes big firms (like Vanguard) and some smaller names (such as Parnassus) in four categories.
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.