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.
Bob Doll’s 10 Predictions for 2016
By Janet LevauxThe Nuveen equity strategist shares his views on equities, bonds and even who will win the White House.
January 07, 2016
Gary Shilling: China’s Economic Glory Days Are OverGary Shilling talked to ThinkAdvisor about why China "will grow old before she grows rich."
January 07, 2016
Who’s Right on Future Rate Hikes — the Market or the Fed?Forget the jobs data; Schwab's Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones say inflation data will be the key determinant for future rate hikes.
January 06, 2016
Some FOMC Members Saw December Rate Rise as ‘Close Call’Some policymakers worried about too-low inflation and received assurances that their colleagues would closely monitor its progress.
January 06, 2016
Gallup: One-third of high-income earners cutting spendingThree in five Americans polled by Gallup in 2015 said they are cutting back on how much money they spend each week.
January 05, 2016
Why economists took so long to focus on inequalityIt was nice when no one was paying attention.
January 05, 2016
Puerto Rico’s GO Debt Rallies, but Problems Remain for Bondholders"Something has to give. The territory is struggling each day to meet its obligations," says muni credit researcher Richard Ciccarone.
January 05, 2016
Puerto Rico General-Obligation Bonds Rise as Default AvertedOfficials said the commonwealth would pay all that it owed on the constitutionally protected debt while missing payments on other securities.