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.
Under the Hood: What You Need to Know About Bond Duration and Convexity
By Mike PattonBoth the duration and convexity of fixed income instruments are highly relevant for an investor, especially when interest rates begin to ascend.
February 10, 2015
The 10 best states to grow oldTo be considered among the best states to grow old, senior citizens had to have relatively strong income security.
February 09, 2015
Gross Owns Majority of Janus Bond Fund He RunsBill Gross and his family own 51.2% of the Janus Global Unconstrained Bond Fund after acquiring shares through brokerage accounts at Morgan Stanley and Schwab.
February 06, 2015
Top 7 Income Sources in AmericaWhile wages dominate, the idea that the middle class doesn't earn substantial returns from capital is false, the Tax Foundation says.
February 06, 2015
These are Americans' top 7 income sourcesAnnuities, IRAs and pensions all made the list.
February 03, 2015
S&P to Pay $1.5 Billion Fine to US, States Over Mortgage Bond RatingsS&P will pay more than a years profit to settle suits that it inflated ratings on subprime-mortgage bonds.
January 29, 2015
TD Ameritrade CEO Tomczyk: ‘Not Obvious We’ve Hit Bottom’ on Oil PricesAs for where to invest, Fred Tomczyk thinks U.S. equities are still the way to go.
January 28, 2015
Interest Rates Are Advisors’ Biggest Concern: Fidelity PollAdvisors are balancing an expected rise in interest rates with generating steady income for clients in the current low-rate environment, a Fidelity poll found.