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.
Vanguard Sees Flood of Advisor Assets, Now at $1.3 Trillion
By Charles SteinMoney from brokers and independent advisors now account for about one-third of Vanguards total assets and about 50% of this years inflows.
October 19, 2016
6 Companies With the Best Retirement PlansThese companies offer their employees a chance at a good retirement, in ways that range from pension plans to generous matching 401(k) contributions.
October 18, 2016
Investors’ Cash Level Highest Since Brexit, 9/11: BofA Merrill SurveyWhats making investors so risk averse? Investors are bearish, with fears of an EU breakup, a bond crash and election results, says BofAs Michael Hartnett.
October 18, 2016
Tiny Social Security COLA to Pinch Seniors as Medicare Costs SurgePayments could rise just $5 a month in 17 versus the $150 seniors have lost with low inflation, says one group.
October 17, 2016
Fed’s Fischer Makes Case for Fiscal Policy to Boost GrowthThe vice chair of the Fed said a combination of private investment, infrastructure spending and effective regulation are likely to promote growth.
October 17, 2016
3 Potential ‘Black Swans’ to Watch For: 3EDGEThe markets today are even more susceptible to black swan events than before, according to 3EDGEs president Stephen Cucchiaro.
October 17, 2016
Goldman Says U.S. Bondholders Risk a $1.1 Trillion Hit if Rates SpikeA 1% increase in interest rates could inflict such a mega loss in the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index, according to Goldman analysts.
October 14, 2016
House, Senate Races Loom Large for Next President’s SuccessA single party government can work pretty quickly, said economist Vince Reinhart.