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.
Moody's Says Sandy Likely to Drive Further Rate Increases
By Arthur D. PostalMoodys reports that one positive result of Hurricane Sandy for insurance companies is that the event will likely help support price increases going into 2013.
October 29, 2012
UBS to Slash 10,000 JobsThe actions are seen as a way for UBS to go "back to its roots" in the advisory business.
October 26, 2012
9 Things Successful People Do Differently: Harvard Business ReviewEven brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to understanding why they succeed or fail, social psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson says.
October 23, 2012
DIAs: The ‘income later’ optionAs boomers near retirement, demand for deferred income annuities is set to grow.
October 23, 2012
DIAs: The ‘income later’ optionAs boomers near retirement, demand for deferred income annuities is set to grow.
October 23, 2012
Downgrades Drive Spanish Bond Yields HigherFive regions in Spain were hit by ratings downgrades by Moodys, sending yields higher and prices lower on Spanish bonds at a Tuesday sale. The Spanish economy also showed further contraction.
October 22, 2012
Bill Gross Slams Fed ‘Merry-Go-Round’ PolicyBill Gross is again making waves (or tweets) ahead of the Federal Reserves much-anticipated statement set for later this week.
October 22, 2012
CFPB Proposes to Ease Credit Card Access for Stay-at-Home SpousesThe bureau's fix would clarify a CARD Act rule that is intended to protect college students but has ensnared non-income-earning spouses and partners.