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. to Stand Out Amid Limited Global Growth in 2016: Merrill Lynch
By Bernice NapachBofA Merrill Lynch expects the global economy and markets in 2016 will perform a lot like they did this year, with a few exceptions.
December 08, 2015
Former Jefferies Trader Wins Reversal of Fraud ConvictionThe federal appeals court ruling throwing out Jesse Litvaks 2014 conviction is deemed a setback for pending cases brought by DOJ and SEC.
December 08, 2015
Morgan Stanley to Cut 1,200 Jobs, Take $150 Million ChargeReductions amount to about 25% of fixed-income and commodities group worldwide.
December 08, 2015
Morgan Stanley to take $150 million charge, cut 1,200 jobsThis amounts to 25 percent of Morgan Stanleys fixed-income trading staff, with other reductions coming in infrastructure and support roles.
December 08, 2015
Morgan Stanley to take $150 million charge, cut 1,200 jobsThis amounts to 25 percent of Morgan Stanleys fixed-income trading staff, with other reductions coming in infrastructure and support roles.
December 07, 2015
Don’t Expect Higher CD Rates When Fed Hikes: BankrateBanks will likely use a rate hike as an opportunity to boost their margins, says Bankrates Greg McBride.
December 07, 2015
El-Erian: Diverging Fed and ECB Policy Could Ratchet Up TensionEl-Erian narrows in on three major international repercussions that should be monitored over the coming months.
December 04, 2015
Junk Bond Issuance Soars Ahead of Expected Fed Rate HikeThe higher yields of junk bonds tend to offset some of the impact of falling prices when rates rise.