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.
Social Security Flips, Again, on Phone Claims
By Melanie WaddellAll types of benefit claims can now be made by phone, the agency says, citing new "enhanced technology."
April 11, 2025
Annuity Issuers Look Stronger Than the Ground They're OnS&P says insurers can handle volatility, but bond market watchers wonder about the flight from U.S. assets.
April 11, 2025
Stocks Rally as Fed Signals Readiness to Stabilize MarketStocks erased earlier losses Friday, which were driven by rising bond yields.
April 08, 2025
20 Most Expensive Colleges: 2025Get ready for sticker shock: These numbers don't even include room and board.
April 08, 2025
401(k) Trading Spikes on Tariff ShockActivity on Monday was 10 times its average level, according to Alight Solutions.
April 04, 2025
Christine Benz: How Tariffs Could Hit Clients' Cash FlowsAdvisors should talk to clients about liquidity, inflation and repositioning assets if necessary, the strategist says.
April 04, 2025
Powell Signals Fed Still on Hold, Wary of Persistent Price ShockThe Fed chair emphasized the central bank doesn’t need to hurry to adjust interest rates.
April 03, 2025
On the Worst Stock Day in Years, Carson Group's Detrick Finds HopeAny good economic news could spur a rebound, the market strategist suggests.