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.
Treasury yields touch low before note auctions
By Susanne WalkerThe benchmark 10-year note yield fell one basis point to 2.69 percent.
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.
February 05, 2014
Bill Gross’ Warning: Pot, Pigs and P/E RatiosBill Gross is warning investors that the Treasurys retreat from credit creation will slow down GDP and limit P/E ratios, depressing stocks and helping bonds.
February 05, 2014
Muni Bonds Attract Investors in Rising Rate EnvironmentMuni bonds could outperform as Treasury yields rise, Standish Mellon Asset Management says.