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.
BofA Says We Might Be Seeing a Sign of the Bull Market's End
By Julie VerhageTime could be running out for U.S. equities.
November 28, 2016
Among Mutual Funds, It’s Still a Man’s WorldMorningstar reports that the percentage of mutual funds managed by women has not changed since the financial crisis of 2008.
November 28, 2016
Meir Statman: What ‘Normal People’ Really Want From AdvisorsProfessor Statman talks about next-gen behavioral finance, how to manage clients well-being and why annuities can emit the smell of death.
November 28, 2016
Seraphim Capital Adds Pioneering Space Tech Fund: Top Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, FlexShares added an actively managed bond ETF.
November 23, 2016
Fed Officials Expect to Raise Rates in DecemberFed officials see a strengthening case to raise rates as the labor market tightened, according to their November meeting minutes.
November 22, 2016
Muni Bonds Face Hit From Trump Tax Plan, Unfunded LiabilitiesTrumps plans to reduce tax rates coupled with growing unfunded pension liabilities spell potential problems for the muni market.
November 21, 2016
SEC Approves Rules Helping Advisors Buy, Sell BondsThe new rules, proposed by FINRA and MSRB, require the disclosure of pricing for trading of individual bonds.
November 21, 2016
Fidelity Says Abigail Johnson to Succeed Father as ChairmanAbigail Johnson will also remain CEO of Fidelity -- a title she's held since 2014.