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.
Fed’s Dudley: Don’t Panic (Yet) About Market Liquidity
By Emily ZulzSome commentators argue that overregulation is stoking a liquidity crisis, but the New York Fed president is skeptical for now.
September 30, 2015
The ETF Generation Gap"Millennials are doubling down on ETFs," says Schwabs Heather Fischer.
September 29, 2015
FINRA, SEC Wallop UBS Puerto Rico With $33.5M in Penalties Over Closed-End FundsCompany failed to ensure suitability for clients of Puerto Rican CEFs that were highly invested in Puerto Rican municipal bonds; branch manager and rep charged.
September 27, 2015
10 States With Most Unfair TaxesResidents in these states may be paying much more or a lot less than their fair share.
September 25, 2015
Morningstar to Tackle Hottest ETF Topics at ConferenceAmong the topics where Morningstar wants to "rethink conventional wisdom" are active share, strategic beta, 401(k) mistakes and hedging currency exposure.
September 25, 2015
Boehner’s Exit Means No Government Shutdown (for Now): AnalystsPolitical watchers say the departing House speaker will negotiate a short-term funding bill. But when it expires on Dec. 11, the battle will begin again.
September 25, 2015
Puerto Rico Loophole Utilized by UBS Targeted by House LawmakerCongressman plans to introduced bill to eliminate the island's exemption from the Investment Company Act of 1940.
September 25, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: International Funds From Vanguard, T. Rowe PriceHow two different mega fund companies hope to profit from investing in international stocks