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.
Most Investors Not Shifting Portfolios Ahead of Rate Hike: Morgan Stanley
By Michael S. FischerAffluent investors are split on whether an interest rate hike will be good for the economy, Morgan Stanley's latest Investor Pulse poll found.
August 31, 2015
UBS America's FA Production Continues to Top Rivals’ LevelsUBS Group reported a second-quarter 2015 net profit of 1.2 billion Swiss francs ($1.3 billion), up 53% compared with the second quarter of 2014, with diluted…
August 28, 2015
Fed’s Fischer Leaves Door Open for September Rate HikeFederal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer left open the option of an interest rate increase next month. Other officials are divided on whether to wait.
August 28, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: New Muni Bond Fund From Vanguard, Market Neutral Stock Fund From HatterasAlso, Envestnet added a CLS Investments strategy to its network, and Guardian Retirement Solutions expanded its investment option lineup.
August 27, 2015
No Social Security COLA in 2016: Higher Medicare Premiums for Your ClientsSome retirees will bear the brunt of higher Medicare Part B premiums due to their higher income and no Social Security COLA, the Center for Retirement Research reports.
August 25, 2015
A New Online Platform to Limit Investment LossesVest Financial Group now offers investors and advisors a way to hedge downside risks of individual stocks and ETFs via an online platform.
August 24, 2015
Advisors Urge Investors: Don’t PanicTheir advice to clients as markets plunged: Dont panic, review your portfolio and if your stomach can handle it consider buying more stocks.
August 24, 2015
10 Best Cities for Retirement: 2015WalletHub recently ranked the 150 most populated cities based on how well retirees can live affordably, stay busy and find health care.