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.
Who says PPACA has helped? You might be surprised
By Allison BellSome consumers now see the law in a new light.
April 01, 2015
Bill Gross Blasts ‘Hostile’ Investing Climate, Says ‘New Neutral’ Rate Now ZeroThe Janus manager argues that the investing environment is so inhospitable that he is reduced to trading more than owning bonds to deliver shareholder return.
April 01, 2015
Preparing Clients for Fed Interest Rate HikeA Fed rate increase will have a broad impact, from bonds and mortgage rates to savings and car loans. Here's what advisors are telling clients.
March 31, 2015
Fixed Income Investing in a Rising-Rate EnvironmentNot all fixed income is created equal. Different sectors can vary significantly across the fixed income universe.
March 30, 2015
Bernanke: Low Rates Are the Long-Term TrendThe Fed has not distorted markets or kept them artificially low, the former Fed chairman writes in his new blog for the Brookings Institution.
March 30, 2015
The 10 most tax-friendly states for wealthy clients in 2015For affluent clients, where you live has a big impact on how much you pay in taxes.
March 30, 2015
The 10 most tax-friendly states for wealthy clients in 2015For affluent clients, where you live has a big impact on how much you pay in taxes.
March 30, 2015
Understanding Bond Swaps and Their Tax BenefitsIn a tax swap, you sell the bond and use the proceeds to buy another bond. The capital loss can then offset other capital gains.