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.
Lehman Redux: Is It Time to Panic Again? Gross, Others Think So
By John SullivanIs it time to allocate a significant portion of your clients portfolio to shotgun shells and canned beans? While it might be a tad overly dramatic, signs from PIMCO Chairman Bill Gross and others point to yes.
June 29, 2012
Fiscal Cliff Is Higher Than You Think: BofA-MerrillTaxpayers may have to leap off the fiscal cliff on Jan. 1, 2013, unless Obama and Congress act together.
June 29, 2012
PIMCO’s Gross Bearish on Europe After Relief PlanBill Gross said a debt trap remains even after European leaders reached an agreement intended to alleviate concern that the regions banks will fail.
June 29, 2012
EU Reaches Debt DealEU leaders announced that they had reached agreement on a number of provisions to combat the debt crisis, including a plan to recapitalize banks directly and easier terms for Spanish borrowing.
June 28, 2012
Seniors: What's Your Biggest Objection to Using an Advisor?Too many senior consumers choose not to hire a financial advisor to help them sort out their assets and retirement. We asked a group of seniors about those objections.
June 27, 2012
Targeting Covered BondsThe ProShares USD Covered Bond (COBO) made its trading debut in late May.
June 27, 2012
Should Advisors Move to Texas Over Taxes?Tax-weary advisors in places like New York, Chicago or L.A. may dream about Florida or Texas. But is it sensible to make such a move?
June 27, 2012
Discord Rules Before EU SummitTempers are flaring in the run-up to the 20th EU summit since the onset of the eurozone debt crisis.