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.
Fed Officials Endorse Gradual Rate Hikes
By Christopher Condon, Craig TorresMany Fed officials are starting to worry that they might be forced to raise interest rates faster because of inflation.
December 28, 2016
Time’s Up on These Tax Changes January 1Tax Day is April 18, 2017, but Dec. 31, 2016, is the last day to make most changes that will affect taxpayers' 2016 returns.
December 28, 2016
The Best and Worst ETFs of 2016: MorningstarThe 'valedictorian of the ETF class of 2016' is Vanguard's VIGI, with its low cost and strong 'moat,' writes Ben Johnson of Morningstar.
December 27, 2016
Case-Shiller Home Price Index Extends Winning StreakS&Ps David Blitzer warns, however, that home prices cannot rise faster than incomes and inflation indefinitely.
December 27, 2016
31% Cut in Social Security Benefits Needed by 2031: CBOAn earlier report from the Social Security Trust Fund projected a 21% cut in benefits beginning in 2034 if the status quo remains.
December 27, 2016
U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps to Highest Level Since 2001Measure of Americans expectations surges to a 13-year high after Trump election; more households expect better economy, labor market in year ahead.
December 22, 2016
How to Invest in an Uncertain Bond MarketIs the bond market pricing in too many Fed rate hikes like it did a year ago?
December 21, 2016
‘Dude, Where’s My Drone?’ and Other Potential Threats to Trump RallyThe Trump rally in equities has been fueled by investors who want to believe, but in 2017 they may need to curb their enthusiasm. Then there are events in the South China Sea to watch.