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.
Lincoln tweaks its deferred income annuity
By Marlene Y. SatterThe Lincoln Deferred Income Solutions Annuity now offers, among other features, a shorter minimum deferral period and flexible premium options.
November 12, 2014
Investors Want Higher Yields but Fear Rising Rates: SurveyFranklin Templeton poll finds many fixed-income investors lack understanding of key bond dynamics.
November 11, 2014
PIMCO Outflows Painful but Not Deadly: MorningstarThe flagship Total Return Fund had $50 billion in net outflows in the past two months, but Morningstar sees positive future potential.
November 07, 2014
SEC, DOL Enforcement: Ex-Mayor Fined for Misleading Movie Studio InvestorsMeanwhile, two Canadian citizens were charged with conducting an international microcap fraud scheme.
November 06, 2014
Fixed Income: What Comes Next?Are traditionally "safe" asset classes really safe? If not, how is portfolio protection potentially achieved?
November 05, 2014
Gross Exit Prompts $27.5 Billion in Withdrawals From PIMCO Total ReturnBut redemptions "slowed sharply" after the first five trading days of October, PIMCO said.
November 03, 2014
SEC Sanctions Schwab, TD Ameritrade, 11 Others on Puerto Rican Junk Bond SalesThe SEC Monday sanctioned 13 firms under MSRB's minimum investment rule intended to keep retail investors out of higher-risk offerings.
November 03, 2014
Janus’ Bill Gross: Government Needs to Spend MoreA bond manager embracing inflation or calling for government spending is far from hard-money stereotypes, but Gross argues they're necessary for todays new normal.