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.
Ritholtz: The Worldwide Deficit of High-Quality Debt
By Barry RitholtzObservers like Jeffrey Gundlach and Gary Shilling expect rates on quality long-term bonds to stay low because of a limited supply, Barry Ritholtz writes.
March 16, 2015
Can investors rely on return on investment as a means of generating income?Based on the realities of the 21st century, there are several errors with the 4 percent Rule.
March 16, 2015
Can investors rely on return on investment as a means of generating income?Based on the realities of the 21st century, there are several errors with the 4 percent Rule.
March 13, 2015
What’s Keeping Investors Up at Night?USAA's John Jares explains the return of volatility to a market that has placidly delivered high average returns for six consecutive years.
March 12, 2015
Investors spend 475 hours a year worrying about moneyA Legg Mason survey finds that managing catastrophe, longevity and inflation during retirement are investors top concerns.
March 12, 2015
Investors spend 475 hours a year worrying about moneyA Legg Mason survey finds that managing catastrophe, longevity and inflation during retirement are investors top concerns.
March 12, 2015
Will Rate Rise Give Fed the Ammo It Needs?Bond managers from Delaware Investments says a 1%, or even a 2%, rate won't be enough ammunition against economic weakness.
March 11, 2015
Gundlach: Beware of ‘Blockhead’ Fed on RatesThe fixed-income expert also warns of the effects a strong dollar has on equity markets and sees continued weakness in oil prices.