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.
Junk Bond Market: ‘I See Dead Companies’
By Daniel Satchkov, CFAWith apologies to Cole Sear of "The Sixth Sense," high-yield bonds are showing some very troublesome signs, as are corporate credit spreads.
August 21, 2015
High-Yield Default Rate on the Rise: Moody’sDefaults are on a disconcerting uptrend, which has kept investors on edge, says Benjamin Garber, an economist with Moodys Capital Markets Research.
August 20, 2015
A New Breed of Asset ClassNo one really knows where to put investment dollars anymore. Are investors looking for capital gains, or are they looking for income and safety?
August 20, 2015
It's a Good Time to Visit Muniland, but Come PreparedDavid Kotok, co-author of "Adventures in Muniland," and Matt Fabian of Municipal Market Analytics counsel muni bond investors on what to watch out for.
August 19, 2015
Fed Appears to Signal a Delay in September Rate RiseFOMC minutes for July said they needed more evidence of inflation increasing.
August 17, 2015
Top 5 Fixed Annuity Benefits to Discuss With ClientsThe opportunity to make investments with a guaranteed minimum rate of return is just one of the reasons why fixed annuities are gaining steam.
August 17, 2015
Citigroup to Pay $180M for Defrauding Hedge Fund InvestorsSEC says that two Citigroup units failed to disclose very real risks in the funds, which collapsed in 2008, affecting 4,000 investors.
August 13, 2015
Morningstar to Launch ESG Scores for Mutual Funds & ETFsFor the first time, investors will be able to use ESG factors to compare global funds across categories, relative to benchmarks, and over time.