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.
Sonders, Gross, More: What to Expect in Second Half of 2015
By Bernice NapachThinkAdvisor combed through midyear outlooks from a variety of financial firms. Here's what they're predicting.
June 25, 2015
Treasuries fall as report shows consumer spending rose in MayConsumer spending rose in May by the most in almost six years, Commerce Department figures showed in Washington.
June 24, 2015
Cash Is No Longer King—and Never Should BeIf your goal is to preserve your wealth, maintaining exposure to the markets is a better option than keeping money in cash.
June 23, 2015
Bond Pricing 101: Don’t Ignore Bonds Selling at PremiumsA simple way to help your clients understand the potential advantage of buying bonds selling at a premium.
June 19, 2015
ProfitScore’s Fixed Income Approach Sets It ApartJohn McClures most popular strategy and, based on recent market action, the most timely, is his Long/Short U.S. Treasuries Index.
June 18, 2015
36 BDs to Pay SEC $9M for Muni Bond Underwriting FailuresRaymond James, Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs were among the firms fined.
June 17, 2015
PIMCO Sold Itself Some BondsIt's a fascinating little study in bond market liquidity. One is a story of costs, the other is a story of risks.
June 17, 2015
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Signals Slow IncreaseFed decision suggests economic liftoff still a ways off; 2% inflation goal not seen until the "medium term."