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.
Understanding the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax
By Mike PattonHere are the rules and regs for this new tax, who it affects and how it works. The first of a two-part series.
February 25, 2014
Gross, El-Erian Clashed in PIMCO ‘Pressure Cooker’Wall Street Journal says tension with Gross drove El-Erian out; management consultant Eric Flamholtz weighs in on "unhealthy" culture at PIMCO.
February 21, 2014
Yellen Saw Economy at ‘Brink of Recession’ in January 2008Janet Yellen saw the U.S. economy at, if not beyond, the brink of recession in January 2008, according to Fed transcripts released Friday.
February 14, 2014
Top Portfolio Products: AdvisorShares Launches 4 Gold/Currency ETFsIn other portfolio news, Nationwide Financial and Annexus launch fixed index annuity; Citi and Research Affiliates introduce global corporate bond index.
February 13, 2014
Divorce can improve credit scoresPeople often saw their credit scores improve after a split, with nearly 30 percent reporting a significant jump.
February 11, 2014
Yellen: Steady Fed Policy Could Shift With ‘Notable’ Economic ChangeFed Chief Janet Yellen said that while she expects continuity in Fed policy, pausing or increasing bond purchases was not out of the question.
February 06, 2014
DC participants to increase equities, fixed income investmentsThe allocation of equities is expected to jump to 51 percent in 2016 from 41 percent in 2014.
February 06, 2014
Bernanke’s ‘Tragic Flaw’ Feeds Fed-Fueled Bubble: Fed FilmmakerJim Bruce, producer and director of "Money for Nothing," says Yellen shares Bernankes background; sees crash coming.