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.
20 Best & Worst Cities for Pension Funding
By Dan BermanThe woes of public pensions are big news, but not all are in crisis.
November 01, 2013
What Happens to Fixed-Income ETFs With Debt at $18 Trillion?Some holdings could be vulnerable to the shenanigans of politicians.
October 30, 2013
Lifetime income benefits propel indexed annuity salesGLWBs were the must have feature, but annuity pros also see a future need for annuities that offer a combination of benefits.
October 30, 2013
Lifetime income benefits propel indexed annuity salesGLWBs were the must have feature, but annuity pros also see a future need for annuities that offer a combination of benefits.
October 30, 2013
Equities See Largest Inflow Since 2000Meanwhile, bond funds posted redemptions for the fifth consecutive month.
October 29, 2013
Fearful U.S. Investors Hold Half of Assets in Cash: BlackRockMost investors around the globe are uncomfortable taking more risk to achieve better returns despite recent stock market gains, a BlackRock survey found.
October 28, 2013
CMS holds Medicare Part B premiums steadyThe highest-income enrollees will pay $335.70 per month.
October 28, 2013
CMS holds Medicare Part B premiums steadyThe highest-income enrollees will pay $335.70 per month.