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 Grew Slightly More Than Estimated in Q1
By Michelle Jamrisko"Its still a very poor start to the year," an economist says.
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.
May 23, 2016
El-Erian: Fed to Hike in July, SeptemberBut the Fed won't raise interest rates until after the Brexit vote, which comes after the FOMC's June meeting, Mohamed El-Erian said.
May 18, 2016
Why Advisors Need to Manage Investors' ExpectationsAn investment panel at Envestnet's Advisor Summit in Chicago suggests that advisors think long term and expect little in the short term.
May 18, 2016
American Funds Tops Fidelity as No. 2 Mutual Fund FamilyMorningstar says that, as of April, there is a change in the second-largest fund group.
May 16, 2016
Top Portfolio Products: Star Manager Starts His Own Investment FirmGoing global is the direction of choice for several new mutual funds, including two from a new investment company founded by a top-performing portfolio manager.