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.
MFS Sees Pent-Up Demand Fueling 2013 Growth
By Melanie WaddellJames Swanson, MFS chief investment strategist, also warned boomers against tying up too much money in U.S. government bonds.
June 05, 2013
A Startling Illustration of Globalization’s Investment ImpactA recent panel of top managers reveals interesting facts about where weve been, and where were headed. One point: the rapid growth of emerging markets' investment grade opportunities.
June 03, 2013
‘Sell in May’ for the Fixed-Income Crowd—Searching for Alpha for June 2013After investors' flight from the fixed-income markets in May, the writings on the wall.
May 23, 2013
The Outlook for High-Yield Bonds: High Income or High Risk?These days, the search for yield has some unique challenges, but whats the outlook for non-investment grade bonds?
May 23, 2013
Nationwide Financial launches low-cost variable annuityThe new product is targeted for fee-based advisors who may have been reluctant to sell VAs in the past.
May 23, 2013
Nationwide Financial launches low-cost variable annuityThe new product is targeted for fee-based advisors who may have been reluctant to sell VAs in the past.
May 22, 2013
Bernanke Talks and 10-Year Treasury Yield Zooms Past 2%Bernanke admits that savers who rely on interest income from savings accounts or government bonds are receiving very low returns even as low interest rates have helped create jobs and support home prices.
May 20, 2013
Bond Investors Must Prepare for Rate Spike: SEC’s WalterAt the FINRA conference, the former SEC chairwoman said that she continues to be disturbed by how the SEC has ignored the fixed-income market.