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.
Asset Managers Bleed $50B as Active-Investing Crisis Deepens
By Charles SteinAlliance, Franklin and Waddell had biggest quarterly redemptions; investor shift from active to passive funds accelerating.
October 27, 2016
10 Worst U.S. Cities to Build WealthBankrate finds that a citys overall wealth does not mean the average household has the tools it needs to get ahead financially.
October 26, 2016
Active vs. Passive? No Longer an Either/Or Choice for AdvisorsThe lines are blurring as actively managed mutual funds own ETFs to provide investment exposure while also controlling costs.
October 25, 2016
GMO’s Grantham: ‘Presidential Cycle’ for Investors Is OverThe GMO strategist says that thanks to the Federal Reserve no more big third-year market gains are possible.
October 24, 2016
SEC Imposes ‘Sweeping’ Liquidity Rules for Mutual Funds, ETFsIn mid-October, the SEC adopted rules for mutual funds and ETFs to allow observers to better monitor liquidity risks in those investing vehicles.
October 24, 2016
10 Best U.S. Cities to Build WealthA number of factors influence how quickly and effectively a household can build its wealth, and many hinge on geography.
October 21, 2016
Why Corporate America’s Debt Is a Major RiskSocit Gnrale says U.S. companies are massively overspending to finance buybacks, whose impact on stock prices is limited.
October 20, 2016
Prudential’s Sullivan exits $652 billion bond unit he builtSullivan built assets under management from $100 billion in 1999 and increased client relationships tenfold.