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.
Meir Statman: What ‘Normal People’ Really Want From Advisors
By Jane Wollman RusoffProfessor Statman talks about next-gen behavioral finance, how to manage clients well-being and why annuities can emit the smell of death.
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.
November 21, 2016
Janus Launches Firm’s First Actively Managed ETF: Top Portfolio ProductsAlso, SSGA announces changes to indexes of two SPDR ETFs.
November 21, 2016
Last Best Chance for Fixing Roads and Refinancing DebtI suggest that the U.S. issue bonds that mature in 50 or 100 years, and given Washington gridlock, something positive may result.
November 18, 2016
Falling Yields: 35 Years and Counting, Despite Recent SurgeDespite a post-election interest rate rise pushing the 10-year Treasury yield up, this MFS economist keeps a tepid view of future yields.
November 17, 2016
Update on Asia: Credit, Currencies and Interest RatesAs we move into year-end, one major theme continues to be the search for yield in emerging markets driven by low yields in developed markets.