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.
Illinois Settles SEC Fraud Charge Over Pensions
By John O'ConnorGov. Pat Quinns administration admitted no wrongdoing in the way state officials borrowed money to pay pension obligations through $2.2 billion in municipal bond sales from 2005 to 2009.
March 21, 2013
Invasion of the Yield Chasers! Even PIMCO Joins HordeConsidering the frustratingly low yields in risky junk bonds and a moderately steep Treasury yield curve, where do opportunities lie for fixed-income investors?
March 21, 2013
PIMCO Targets European Commercial PropertyThe firm is targeting direct commercial real estate investments and nonsecuritized loans, which carry greater risk but higher return potential.
March 18, 2013
El-Erian on Cyprus: ‘Europe Lit Two Sticks of Dynamite’Bond chief says the island's plan to tax bank deposits risks social unrest.
March 15, 2013
Aviva USA launches new annuity seriesAviva USA, a unit of Aviva plc, announced their new Target Benefit series of annuities this week.
March 15, 2013
Aviva USA launches new annuity seriesAviva USA, a unit of Aviva plc, announced their new Target Benefit series of annuities this week.
March 12, 2013
El-Erian Calls Fed ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’El-Erian compares the limited tools yet expansive creativity Bernanke & Co. employ to that of the humble wizard.
March 11, 2013
Vanguard, PIMCO Dominate ’12 Global Fund Flows: MorningstarInvestors focused on key fund families in the fixed-income space last year.