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.
Gross, Gundlach Cheer as Fed Holds Off on ‘Death Swim’
By John SullivanPIMCO's Bill Gross cant contain his glee, and DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach has a grim parable about ignoring risk.
September 18, 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.
September 16, 2013
Post-Lehman Crash, Altegris’ Jon Sundt Defends Alternatives as Hedge Against VolatilityIt was a bit of shock and awe,' Altegris' Sundt recalls of the Lehman crash. His biggest worry: Do we have any counterparty risk?"
September 16, 2013
PIMCO’s El-Erian Sees Tiny Taper at Fed Meeting, Yellen as FrontrunnerMohamed El-Erian says he expects a drop of about $10 billion to $15 billion in monthly asset purchases when the FOMC meets Tuesday and Wednesday.
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.