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.
Search for Yield Ends With First Eagle Funds
By John SullivanItll be a good holiday for John Arnhold and his team.
November 30, 2012
Lifetime income and the new economyIn turbulent times, lifetime income plans make sense on an emotional and sound financial planning basis.
November 30, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: Schwab, Piper Jaffray to Boost Muni Bond AccessNew products introduced over the last week include an arrangement between Schwab and Piper Jaffray to provide investors greater access to the latters new muni bonds; more.
November 30, 2012
3 Scenarios for Bonds if Bernanke Leaves: Pioneer’s WardwellIf Bernanke leaves the Fed, would rates rise? Pioneer's Sam Wardwell explores the implications for fixed-income investors and advisors.
November 30, 2012
Surging Mexico, Attracting PIMCO and Others, Surpasses BrazilThe country is on a tear and will have a new president on Dec. 1.
November 30, 2012
Jeff Gundlach: ‘Financial Catastrophe Just Over the Horizon’"No early warning, you should be moving now," Gundlach says.
November 27, 2012
Muni Bonds’ Tax-Exempt Status Threatened in Fiscal Cliff TalksMembers of the newly formed Municipal Bonds for America descended on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to protect the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds.
November 20, 2012
Make RMDs work for your clientWe may not like the forced spending of tax-beneficial assets but they can be used to our benefit.