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.
Corporate pension funding not expected to improve much
By Nick ThorntonA hit to median pension funding levels is only partially offset by favorable returns on pension plan assets in 2014.
July 24, 2015
Treasury Securities Dealers Accused of Collusion in LawsuitBank of America and Goldman Sachs are among 22 financial companies accused of colluding to rig Treasury securities auctions in a lawsuit filed by investors.
July 21, 2015
SMA Manager of the Year Mary Kane on Rising Rates and Fixed IncomeMary Kane of GW&K on why bond investors can do well even when the Federal Reserve raises rates, if the Fed does it slowly.
July 20, 2015
El-Erian: Yellen’s 7 Reasons for a 2015 Rate HikeDuring her recent testimony to Congress, the Fed chief provided important insights about the future of interest rate policy.
July 20, 2015
Bernanke: German Trade Imbalance Weighs on Rest of EurozoneGermany must reduce its "persistent trade surplus" and boost domestic spending, writes Bernanke; or, says Prof. Ashoka Mody, maybe just leave the eurozone.
July 17, 2015
Top Portfolio Products: TCW, Global X Roll Out Alt FundsAmerica Independence adds large-cap product, HSBC introduces fixed-income funds, and Van Eck launches a new ETF.
July 17, 2015
Schwab ‘Optimistic’ About Equities, Developed Markets in Second HalfIn a midyear market outlook, CIO Omar Aguilar expressed optimism for equities and developed markets while predicting a Fed rate hike in Q4.
July 15, 2015
Yellen Upbeat on Economy Amid GOP AttacksYellen rejects more oversight of Fed as House Republicans criticize her.