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.
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged as 3 Members Dissent
By Bernice NapachThe Fed left rates steady, as expected, but it did suggest a rate hike before year-end, and three Fed members favored raising rates today.
September 20, 2016
Goldman Picks a Side in One of the Fed's Most Contentious DebatesEconomists try to get to the bottom of inflation's chicken-or-egg problem.
September 19, 2016
Active U.S. Equity Funds Bled Cash in August: MorningstarActive U.S. equity funds continued to hemorrhage assets in August while their passive counterparts persisted in performing well.
September 19, 2016
Funds Dump Gold at Fastest Pace Since May as Fed View ShiftsMoney managers cut bets on bullion rally by most since May as Fed officials prepare to release policy statement on Sept. 21.
September 19, 2016
Central Bank Meetings Could Bring 'Global Repricing' This Week: CitiExpect a bumpy ride as global markets digest news from both a U.S. Fed Reserve and Bank of Japan gathering, according to one analyst.
September 19, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Global X, Nuveen Add ETFs; Financial Engines Expands ServicesGlobal X introduces three tech ETFs while Nuveen adds bond ETF focused on additional yield.
September 15, 2016
Ignore These 7 Climate Change Factors at Your Portfolio’s Peril: BlackRockFinancial advisors should add climate change to the list of factors they consider when thinking about portfolio risks, said BlackRocks Richard Turnhill.
September 14, 2016
PIMCO Accuses Bill Gross of Leaking Confidential Bonus RecordsPIMCO escalated its court battle with Bill Gross by claiming he may have destroyed documents and leaked confidential pay information to the media.