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.
Goldman Strategists Decry as ‘Fake News’ a Rotation From Bonds to Stocks
By Bernice NapachGoldman expects a minimal shift away from debt into equity because of investment restrictions and other factors.
January 04, 2017
Fed Officials Endorse Gradual Rate HikesMany Fed officials are starting to worry that they might be forced to raise interest rates faster because of inflation.
January 04, 2017
Harvard Academic Sees Debt Rout Worse Than 1994 ‘Bond Massacre’Bond market is confronting the "perfect storm," says Paul Schmelzing, and debt investors face a multi-year period of sustained losses.
December 29, 2016
Uncertain Outlook for Muni Bonds in 2017The municipal bond market may have a lot more to worry about than just rising interest rates next year.
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.