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.
Housing Starts Rise, but Watch for Housing Stops
By Gil WeinreichWhile Wednesdays housing-starts data suggest a possible comeback in the battered sector, a new study of trends among older Americans suggests that housing stops are a factor once Americans hit 75.
July 16, 2012
Estate Planners: 5 New Taxes to WatchCome January, certain clients could be facing higher tax bills. Get ready now to help them cope later.
July 16, 2012
Estate Planners: 5 New Taxes to WatchCome January, certain clients could be facing higher tax bills. Get ready now to help them cope later.
July 16, 2012
Asset Manager Urges San Bernardino Bondholders: Don’t PanicAs municipal bondholders worry about how to protect themselves from the impending bankruptcy of San Bernardino, Calif., separate account bond manager Asset Dedication is telling clients not to panic.
July 13, 2012
PIMCO’s Gross Sees Jump in Jobless Rate Next YearWhat happened to his optimism? PIMCO Chairman Bill Gross, traditionally a Fed cheerleader, increasingly doesnt like what he sees.
July 13, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: AQR Capital Launches Defensive FundsIn addition, AdvisorShares and Roger Nusbaum teamed up on a new actively managed ETF and ALPS launched a Dogs of the Dow ETF.
July 13, 2012
Italy’s Bond Yield Falls at Sale Despite Moody’s CutItaly passed a market test on Friday after a Moodys downgrade that its industry minister called unjustified.
July 12, 2012
Best 5 Investment Picks for Midyear 2012Investors worried about where to put their money these days have a number of opportunities to consider. Here's what the experts are saying about good investments in midyear 2012.