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.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Jumps to Highest Level Since 2001
By Michelle JamriskoMeasure of Americans expectations surges to a 13-year high after Trump election; more households expect better economy, labor market in year ahead.
December 21, 2016
Has the 2016 Stock Market Rally Stolen Next Year's Expected Gains?Strategists say the rally in stocks since the presidential election has discounted much of the support it might get from a Trump presidency.
December 19, 2016
Natixis Plans First Target-Date Suite Focused on ESG: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, Hartford Funds reduces fees on four of its strategic beta ETFs.
December 18, 2016
Is There Still Time to Make Money in Oil?Or is all the good news about production cuts already baked into oil-related asset prices?
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.