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.
Has the Bond Market Peaked?
By Bernice NapachThe broad strengthening this year in the bond market doesnt normally happen, and the market will recalibrate at some point, Schwabs Kathy Jones said.
September 12, 2016
Fed Officials’ Comments Suggest No Rate Hike Next WeekStocks gained Monday as observers interpreted comments by Fed officials as a sign that rates will be maintained when FOMC meets Sept. 21.
September 12, 2016
Goldman and Citigroup Divided on Whether Bond Rout Will PersistGarzarelli of Goldman sees Treasury yields at 2% by early 2017; Aviva, Aberdeen join Citigroup in seeing no extended losses.
September 09, 2016
Stocks Sink With Bonds; Dollar Rallies as Complacency BrokenStocks suffer biggest drop since Brexit; S&P 500 plummets almost 2.5% Friday, but the dollar climbs.
September 09, 2016
Gundlach: Time to Be ‘Defensive’ With BondsDoubleLine executive says the Fed seems determined to raise rates, which are sort of rising already.
September 09, 2016
Can Actively Managed ETFs Gain Traction?There are 150-plus active ETFs trading today with total assets near $27 billion but can their growth continue amid strong demand for passive ETFs?
September 08, 2016
10 most affordable cities for retirees to catch an NFL gameRetirees on a fixed budget who want to attend an NFL game this season will find their dollar goes the furthest at these 10 stadiums.
September 07, 2016
Top 20 Largest Pension Funds in the WorldResearch shows assets fell 3% in 2015 for the world's 300 biggest funds, but growth since financial crisis is up 19%.