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.
Lipper Fund Awards: TIAA Investments, Thrivent Win Top Group Honors
By Bernice NapachMore than 300 funds collected awards for consistent returns over 3-, 5- and 10-year periods.
March 21, 2016
Fixed Income ETFs Added Billions in February as Equity Funds BledGlobally, ETFs and ETPs had their 25th consecutive month of net inflows, ETFGI reported.
March 21, 2016
TIAA Global Asset Management, Like Its Parent Company, Says Goodbye to CREFFollowing TIAA's rebranding, one of the worlds largest asset managers has shortened its name.
March 18, 2016
Cash is the riskiest investment for retireesTom Hoops, Legg Mason executive vice president, discusses three alternative solutions to holding cash.
March 18, 2016
Cash is the riskiest investment for retireesTom Hoops, Legg Mason executive vice president, discusses three alternative solutions to holding cash.
March 18, 2016
View: Why senior citizens should thank the FedThe author says unduly tight monetary policy has kept rates too high.
March 17, 2016
When a Muni’s Tax Efficiency Doesn’t Mean Better After-Tax ReturnsAndy Chorlton of Schroders warns: Don't assume that muni bonds will always yield the best after-tax returns for investors.
March 17, 2016
Lost in Translation—Understanding Japan’s Negative Interest Rate PolicyThe imposition of negative rates on Japans bank reserves recently caught the market by surprise. Teresa Kong explores the possible implications of this new interest rate policy.