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.
Swiss rejection shouldn't doom universal basic income
By Leonid BershidskyUniversal basic income is not necessarily a utopian idea. With a less hasty, radical approach, UBI might still gain traction.
May 27, 2016
Pension Plan De-Risking Is On the Rise: SurveyLonger life expectancies and higher insurance premiums are driving pension costs sky-high.
May 27, 2016
U.S. Economy Grew Slightly More Than Estimated in Q1"Its still a very poor start to the year," an economist says.
May 27, 2016
Economy in U.S. expands more than previously estimatedGross domestic product increased at a 0.8 percent annualized rate in three months through March.
May 26, 2016
Note to Swiss: Basic income plans have a basic flawProponents of universal basic income argue that giving citizens money directly is an effective poverty-relief measure.
May 24, 2016
High-Yield Bonds: The One Place Not to Own an ETFThere has been a remarkable trend lately among ETFs invested in high-yield bonds dramatic outflows of cash.
May 24, 2016
4 Investment Strategies for an Uncertain WorldA paper from Putnam Investments recommends asset classes out of the ordinary to navigate volatile and unusual markets.
May 23, 2016
Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your IncomeFor annuity holders, the lifetime income benefit is a powerful vehicle when handled right.