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 Says Labor Market Improves as It Moves Toward Rate Rise
By Christopher CondonThe FOMC is moving closer to ending an unprecedented period of near-zero interest rates without providing a clear signal on the timing of liftoff.
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.
July 15, 2015
BofA Takes ‘Giant Step’ as Mortgages, Cost Cuts Fuel ProfitThe news follows CEO Moynihan's remarks in May that the firm would have to cut costs further in its trading division.