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.
U.S. Economy SLUGish; Brexit Shock Lingers: Schwab’s Sonders
By Emily ZulzThe U.S. economy continues to move like a SLUG with Slow, Lumbering, Unstable Growth, according to Liz Ann Sonders.
June 30, 2016
Puerto Rico Expected to Default on Debt Even After Restructuring Bill Is SignedEven after Obama signs the long-awaited bill that lets Puerto Rico restructure its debt, the ultimate outcome for holders of the islands debt remains uncertain.
June 29, 2016
Puerto Rico Says It Will Default Even With Congressional AidAs the Senate prepared to vote on a debt restructuring bill for Puerto Rico, its governor said the island would default on more than $1 billion in GO debt Friday.
June 29, 2016
No-worry selling — the sleep aid for sales superstarsBest Practice: Beware of stress at work, which can lower productivity, sales and income.
June 27, 2016
The $100 Trillion Bond Market’s Got Bigger Concerns Than BrexitIssues that have been decades in the making will conspire to depress global growth and keep rates at rock-bottom levels for years to come, HSBC's Steven Major says.
June 24, 2016
Why Betterment Delayed Trading After Brexit Vote"During extraordinary events, we are extraordinarily prudent, a Betterment spokesman said. But are they being overly cautious?
June 24, 2016
Brexit Aftermath: 5 Key Areas Financial Advisors Should WatchDont let the volatility in the markets worry you, since no one knows what will happen next, but here are some things to watch for.
June 24, 2016
World Markets Upended by Brexit as Stocks, Pound Drop; Yen SoarsFinancial markets did not price in a victory for the Brexit vote, which is why they are cratering today.