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.
Morgan Stanley Tops Earnings Estimates, Boosts Asset Flows
By Janet LevauxIts advisor count, though, drops by 5% from last year; average production is up but trails that of Merrill Lynch.
October 15, 2012
Why I’m Happy With My CustodianMy positive experiences with TradePMR may give you ideas on what you should look for in a custodian.
October 12, 2012
Do New Fannie-Freddie Bonds Signal Return of Asset-Backed Securities?Fannie and Freddie are unable to issue higher-yielding bonds because of an unintended effect of Dodd-Frank; an exemption would create a risk-sharing bond market that would benefit the mortgage giants.
October 12, 2012
PIMCO’s El-Erian: Investors’ ‘Romance’ With Central Banks Won’t LastForget bubblesMohamed El-Erian notes that some argue the recent lackluster performance of global stocks is evidence that markets are "tenuously positioned" on an air pocket.
October 12, 2012
Lifetime income and the new economyIn turbulent times, lifetime income plans make sense on an emotional and sound financial planning level.
October 11, 2012
Bond Funds Flooded With Cash as Quest for Income, Yield ContinuesBond funds took a big leap in September, with two tracking firms reporting heavy gains in flows for the fixed-income sector.
October 11, 2012
PIMCO’s Total Return ETF Races to Record $3 Billion in AssetsThe fund run by legendary bond manager Bill Gross is among the 10 top-selling ETFs this year.
October 11, 2012
Spain Takes S&P Rating CutS&P not only downgraded the countrys sovereign debt rating two notches to a single level above junk, but also gave it a negative outlook. The ratings agency cited the uncertain economic and political situation in its reasoning.