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.
Has the 2016 Stock Market Rally Stolen Next Year's Expected Gains?
By Bernice NapachStrategists say the rally in stocks since the presidential election has discounted much of the support it might get from a Trump presidency.
December 16, 2016
More Evidence That Passive Beats Active Among Mutual FundsThe latest S&P Persistence Scorecard shows that few actively managed funds remain at the top of their game three and five years later.
December 14, 2016
Fed Surprises Financial Markets, Indicating 3 Rate Hikes Next YearThe biggest impact was on the dollar, which soared while stocks rose, then fell, and Treasury yields increased.
December 14, 2016
Gundlach Sounds Fed Alarm, Warns of Selloff Near Inauguration DayA 10-year Treasury above 3% is going to hurt, the bond guru says.
December 13, 2016
Stress may be widening the U.S. longevity gapLife expectancy declined last year, and stress might have something to do with it.
December 13, 2016
Stress may be widening the U.S. longevity gapLife expectancy declined last year, and stress might have something to do with it.
December 12, 2016
Fed Outlook Blurred by Trump’s Fiscal PlansWhat to watch for at this weeks Fed policy-making meeting beyond the 0.25% hike thats expected.
December 12, 2016
Despite Rising Rates, Not All REITs Are DoomedReal estate is the worst performing stock sector in the last quarter but that could change.