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.
Targeting Covered Bonds
By Ron DeLeggeThe ProShares USD Covered Bond (COBO) made its trading debut in late May.
June 26, 2012
‘Be Brave’ and Buy Dividend-Paying Stocks, Allianz CIO Tells InvestorsThe time may be coming when investors should think the unthinkable and be prepared to pay safe-haven banks to hold their money, says AGI Global CIO Andreas Utermann.
June 25, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: State Street Rolls Out Two Corporate-Bond ETFsNew products introduced over the last week include two SPDR ETFs announced by SSgA and an ecological ETF launched by Huntington Asset Advisors.
June 22, 2012
Morgan Deemed ‘Winner’ in Moody’s Bank-Rating MassacreFifteen banks in the U.S., U.K. and Europe with global capital markets operations saw their ratings cut by Moodys, some by as many as three notches.
June 21, 2012
Top Fund Managers Reveal Investing OpportunitiesMorningstars associate director of fund analysis hosted a panel of high-profile fund managers for the general session at the companys annual conference in Chicago.
June 21, 2012
S&P Capital IQ Signs Partnership Deal With La Francaise AMThe Global Markets Intelligence unit at S&P Capital IQ has partnered with Paris-based La Francaise AM to share global credit expertise and expand their investor-driven businesses.
June 21, 2012
Is It Time to Panic?: Templeton’s HasenstabId like a boring summer for a change, but it doesnt look like it will happen, Hasenstab says.
June 19, 2012
Four ways to cash in on today’s market: Wells Fargo outlook (AdvisorOne)Though there are downside risks, the report concludes that there are positive forces supporting the U.S. economy and domestic stock markets.