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.
Why Are U.S. Bond Yields So Low?
By Gil WeinreichIn a fascinating piece of recent economic research, two analysts at the Cleveland Fed ask why U.S. bond yields are falling when the interest rates of European sovereigns facing similar debt issues are soaring. Their answer is more disturbing than reassuring.
December 13, 2011
Investment Picks and Pans From 7 Portfolio ManagersAs the year comes to a close, portfolio managers are positioning assets with a forward look to 2012and considering the state of the global economy, theyve got an upward climb ahead.
December 08, 2011
ECB Eases Rates and Rules to Bolster BanksThe European Central Bank will lend banks as much money as they need for three years, in addition to dropping its key interest rate to zero and loosening collateral rules andreserve ratio requirements.
December 07, 2011
ABA Report: Fixed Annuity Bank Sales Total $4.1 Billion in Third QuarterFixed annuity sales by banks and other depository institutions increased by 3% from the same period one year ago, according to a new report.
December 05, 2011
Dreaming of a Part-Time CongressRick Perrys idea of a Citizen Congress will never happen, but maybe it should.
November 29, 2011
Bill Gross’ Year a ‘Stinker,’ as He Lags 92% of PeersCiting Lipper data, PIMCOs Bill Gross, manager of the worlds largest bond fund, lost money through November while bond indexes gained about the same amount, says the Financial Times.
November 28, 2011
Use Global Fixed Income to Improve DiversificationToday, there are more opportunities for individual and institutional investors alike, allowing them to gain access to the global fixed income universe.
November 28, 2011
Four Strong Companies With Stable Dividends Might Beat TreasuriesSlipping quality, miniscule returnsemerging market banana republic? Actually, U.S. Treasury bonds.