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.
Brexit Fallout Could Last for Years
By Bernice NapachAlthough a vote on whether the U.K. will leave the EU is too close to call, advisors should consider the implications of an exit.
June 20, 2016
6 Economic Predictions for 2016 and Beyond: SIFMAFed rate hikes in the summer and winter remain "the majority forecast, if just barely," the group says.
June 20, 2016
Morningstar Strikes DealMorningstar says it has bought InvestSoft Technology, which offers fixed-income analytics. According to the Chicago-based research firm, InvestSoft helps investment firms analyze fixed-income securities and portfolios. Its BondPro Fixed-Income Calculation Engine can make more than 130 analytic and accounting calculations.
June 20, 2016
Torchbearers: The 2016 SMA Managers of the YearFor the 12th year, Envestnet | PMC and Investment Advisor teamed up to identify the best managers in the separately managed account space.
June 20, 2016
Reducing Medicare premiums for clients who had high incomesWhat to know about IRMAA and the SSA-44 form.
June 20, 2016
Reducing Medicare premiums for clients who had high incomesWhat to know about IRMAA and the SSA-44 form.
June 17, 2016
Passive Funds Trounce Active Rivals in May: MorningstarMeanwhile, PIMCO has a bit of good news as investors move into fixed income products.
June 15, 2016
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged, Sees Fewer Rate Hikes for YearFed lowers growth forecasts for year and for longer range, saying weaker data merit close watching.