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.
Jeremy Siegel: Fed Trying to 'Crush' Wages to Fight Inflation
By Dinah Wisenberg Brin"Workers are trying to catch up and they're not," the Wharton professor said.
November 22, 2022
S&P Expects More Big Life Insurer 'Assumption Unlocking' ChargesWhile charges will make earnings reports based on generally accepted accounting principles look ugly, they will likely have little effect on issuer ratings.
November 21, 2022
4 Bond Moves to Consider Making NowDespite an inverting yield curve, steps like looking at higher yields and extending bond portfolio duration may be worthwhile for advisors and their clients.
November 20, 2022
Higher Rates Mean 'Bonds Are Back:' JPMorgan's Bob Michele"Every wealth-management platform in JPMorgan, every institutional client -- they're coming to us, they're putting money in bonds," said the CIO.
November 08, 2022
Portfolio Outlook Is the Best Since 2010: JPMorgan's KellyStrategist David Kelly and colleagues also say investors should stick with 60/40 portfolios, which are poised to recover in about three years.
November 03, 2022
The Fed's Silver Lining for Retirement PortfoliosHigher rates present an opportunity to lock in attractive yields moving forward.
November 02, 2022
Powell Sees Higher Peak for Rates, Path to Slow Tempo of HikesThe Fed's unanimous decision lifted the target for the benchmark federal funds rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level since 2008.
November 02, 2022
Record Powerball Jackpots Are Teachable Moments for Pension ParticipantsPension participants (and lottery winners) have to carefully evaluate the pros and cons of a lump-sum offer.