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.
Puerto Rico’s Bond Woes: What Went Wrong?
By John SullivanThe island was flying high on the Feds quantitative easing; now the possible pullback has had an outsize, and devastating, impact.
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.
October 25, 2013
ICI: Share of income from DC plans growingThe report reveals that 32 percent of retirees received private-sector retirement plan income in 2012, compared to 21 percent in 1975.
October 25, 2013
Desert Island Portfolio: What Would You Buy if No One Was Watching?Sheltered from 24/7 news cycles and short-term portfolio statements, the best investments are in the most feared and loathed market sectors, Research Affiliates says.