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.
Massachusetts Probes Third Avenue Junk Bond Fund Freeze
By Melanie WaddellInvestors "do not expect to be cut off from trading in an open-end investment company registered under the 40 Act," Secretary William Galvin said.
December 11, 2015
Are Precious Metals Still ‘Precious’?Here's why precious metals should not be used as "safe money" in a client's portfolio, according to Ron DeLegge.
December 11, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: State Street Adds ETFs; Azzad Funds Shuns GunsYou may be surprised by the anchor investor in these three new smart beta ETFs introduced by State Street Global Advisors.
December 11, 2015
Third Avenue Redemption Freeze Sends Chill Through Credit MarketInvestors who piled into junk bonds are being reminded how hard it can be to cash out.
December 10, 2015
When Can Bond Traders Lie to Their Customers?Is lying to your investors about the price you paid for a bond fraud? A federal court decides.
December 10, 2015
U.S. to Stand Out Amid Limited Global Growth in 2016: Merrill LynchBofA Merrill Lynch expects the global economy and markets in 2016 will perform a lot like they did this year, with a few exceptions.
December 09, 2015
Gundlach Warns of ‘Carnage’ in Post Rate-Hike WorldThe DoubleLine CEO says that when the Fed raises rates, everything will change.
December 09, 2015
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