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.
Land, Ho! Real Estate Can Thrive Even as Rates Rise
By Ginger SzalaWhy REITs and now crowdfunded LLCs can be good investments in the new rising rate environment.
December 17, 2015
SEC Allows Third Avenue to Temporarily Halt RedemptionsThe firm canceled a controversial plan to freeze shareholder assets for a year or more.
December 16, 2015
Meltdown in the High-Yield Market: Turning Point or Opportunity?Are high-yield corporate bonds the next zombie apocalypse jeopardizing the financial system, or does turmoil in the high-yield market create a buying opportunity?
December 16, 2015
Fed Rate Hike Is Most Important Thing Ever. Oh, Wait.The Fed's liftoff day is here, and I find almost all of the commentary on the subject to be overwrought speculation and blather, Barry Ritholtz says.
December 15, 2015
6 Key Economic Trends for 2016: SIFMAMilestones in employment and inflation seen amid steady growth.
December 15, 2015
SEC Charges Advisory Firm With Fraud Over Illiquid Bond SalesAAM purchased dubious bonds on behalf of clients while aware that the sales would generate a fee for an affiliated BD, the SEC says.
December 15, 2015
Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed Rate AnnouncementU.S. stocks rallied and global equities halted a six-day losing streak as selloffs in credit markets and crude abated.
December 15, 2015
Bill Gross: Buy Junk Bonds, Cheapest in 5 Years Versus StocksThe junk selloff has made this a perfect time to take advantage of an illiquidity discount for the securities, according to Bill Gross.