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.
StanCorp sees stronger group disability sales
By Allison BellThe employers the company serves are growing.
April 21, 2015
Bad Behavior Cost Mutual Fund Investors 8 Percentage Points in 2014: DalbarDalbars latest investor behavior study shows, for the 21st time, that investors are their own worst enemies and that advisors can be their best friends.
April 20, 2015
Gundlach Says Market Hasn’t Seen Full Impact of Fed MovesThe bond manager compares rating the Fed's moves at this point to jumping out of a 20-story building and falling 18 stories.
April 17, 2015
Consumer sentiment in U.S. climbs to second-highest since 2007Consumers were more upbeat about the economy, their current financial situations and the buying climate
April 16, 2015
Citigroup Beats Estimates as Cost Cuts Cushion Trading SlumpThe bank still faces several investigations, which may negatively impact upcoming financial results.
April 14, 2015
Rising Rate Consensus Is Wrong: Research AffiliatesWorried about rising rates? Dont be. But theres ample room to be worried about the reason rates wont be rising much, Research Affiliates warns.
April 14, 2015
JPMorgan Profit Rises 12% on Gains From Stock, Bond TradingThe bank boosts earnings on asset management 11% to $502 million, as total assets for the unit hit $1.8 trillion.
April 13, 2015
Obamas pay 19.6 percent income tax rate in 2014 as earnings declineThe Obamas checked the box indicating that they had health coverage in 2014.