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.
The Markets at Midyear, Sprinkled With Fairy Dust
By Mohamed El-ErianAs investors bask in a comforting monetary-policy landscape, they shouldn't be so foolish as to dismiss the blunt warnings from the Bank for International Settlements.
July 02, 2014
PIMCO Total Return Outflows Top $64B: MorningstarAnother month, another period of declining assets for Bill Gross and the bond shop, according to the latest research.
July 01, 2014
Bob Rodriguez Warns of Fiscal Nightmare Unless GOP Takes SenateFPA's Bob Rodriguez warns that Americas fiscal fuse is nearing its end unless U.S. voters stage a revolt in midterm elections.
July 01, 2014
The 2014 SMA Managers of the Year: VideoEnvelope, please! Presenting the 10th annual SMA Managers of the Year awards ceremony, plus an interview with PM Doug Haws of overall winner Tom Johnson.
June 30, 2014
Gundlach Outlines Market, Other TrendsDoubleLine CEO Jeffrey Gundlach says there's some upside potential for gold and good support for a strong U.S. dollar. He shared these views during his Penny for Your Thoughts webinar in mid-June.
June 30, 2014
Tom Johnson Investment Management: 2014 Fixed Income and Overall SMA Manager of the YearTom Johnson Investment Managements intermediate fixed-income strategy follows "broad yet conservative guidelines," says firm president and CIO Richard Parry.
June 30, 2014
Worries Peak on Puerto Rico Utilities Debt After New Bankruptcy LawAfter debt-restructuring bills passage, bondholders watch to see if the commonwealth's electric utility will make Tuesday payment; two fund companies sue to declare law unconstitutional.
June 30, 2014
Insurers taking steps to prepare for higher interest ratesEighty-three percent of insurers intend to shorten portfolio durations in anticipation of rising interest rates this year.