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.
What I learned from investigating a prospective client’s annuity
By Mike PattonEven with a prospect, you have to dig deep sometimes to make a recommendation, especially with annuities.
September 16, 2013
What I Learned From Investigating a Prospective Client’s AnnuityEven with a prospect, you have to dig deep sometimes to make a recommendation, especially with annuities. Turns out that actuaries are pretty bright people.
September 13, 2013
PIMCO’s El-Erian Asks: What’s Happening to Bonds and Why?It's a question every fixed-income investor is asking these days, but Mohamed El-Erian has come up with some solid observations, answers and investment ideas.
September 11, 2013
House debates exchange verification billBefore exchanges could award subsidies, a certified system would have to check consumers' income.
September 11, 2013
House debates exchange verification billBefore exchanges could award subsidies, a certified system would have to check consumers' income.
September 10, 2013
US income inequality at record highCould the reason be high unemployment or avoidance of capital gains taxes?
September 10, 2013
Carriers charge ahead with VA changes in Q2Hartford continues its exodus from the variable annuity business, while Transamerica makes a bundle of changes.
September 10, 2013
Carriers charge ahead with VA changes in Q2Hartford continues its exodus from the variable annuity business, while Transamerica makes a bundle of changes.