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.
Allianz Backs ‘Legend’ Bill Gross as PIMCO Total Return Lags
By Oliver Suess, BloombergWe want Bill Gross to work as CIO for as long as he is willing and able, says Allianz board member Jay Ralph.
July 17, 2014
Morgan Stanley Beats Estimates on Smaller Drop in Fixed Income: Q2 EarningsMorgan Stanley saw a smaller drop in second-quarter fixed income trading revenue than Citigroup or JPMorgan.
July 15, 2014
JPMorgan, Goldman Beat Estimates: Q2 EarningsBond trading revenue fell at both banks, though less than expected, but CEO Jamie Dimon's health issues overshadowed JPMorgan's results.
July 11, 2014
The Fastest Growing Retirement Plan You Never Heard OfCash-balance plans now have one-quarter the assets of 401(k)s, grew 22% in 2012, and appeal to small-business owners like doctors and dentists.
July 11, 2014
Bank Q2 Earnings to Reflect ‘Rebound’: Sterne AgeeBanks are poised to make some second-quarter earnings gains after a tough start to 2014, equity analysts say.
July 11, 2014
Wells Fargo Profit Up Nearly 4%: Q2 EarningsMeanwhile, net income of Wells Fargo's Wealth, Brokerage and Retirement unit rose 25% year over year.
July 10, 2014
Fixed Income Analysis Must Be DynamicFixed income decisions are too often based on top-down analysis like rates will rise. There is another way.
July 06, 2014
How to Help Today’s Bond InvestorsMany have suffered a 33% income slash, but there are some remedies.