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.
Is the Run in U.S. Treasuries Over?
By Ron DeLeggeToday, the future movement of U.S. Treasuries is already being shaped, and again, the crowd and its conventional wisdom will be proven wrong.
November 04, 2011
Senior Facilities Companies Sail Through Choppy SeasChanges in Medicare reimbursement policies may be rocking the boats but arent yet sinking them. The beds are busy.
November 04, 2011
Genworth, Citizens, FBL Financial Post Earnings ResultsGenworth CEO Michael Fraizer says the company's third quarter earnings reflected improvement in its retirement and protection product sales and consistent international performance, excluding tax items.
November 03, 2011
Putnam Bets on Capital Preservation in ‘Floating-NAV World’Investors have taken a trillion dollars in assets out of money market funds since the Lehman crisis in 2008 and now Putnam Investments is looking to create a new home for these discouraged investors seeking safety but balking at low yields.
November 03, 2011
At Schwab Impact, Altegris Launches Futures-Fixed Income Fund Subadvised by GundlachThe Altegris Futures Evolution Strategy mutual fund uses DoubleLines fixed income strategies to supplement managed futures strategies.
November 03, 2011
Primerica Growth Spurs $200M Share BuybackComing off strong 3Q results showing year-over-year growth in recruiting efforts, term life performance, and investment and savings products, Primerica is buying back some $200 million of its shares from Citi.
November 02, 2011
Disability Insurance Observer: The Amazing Disappearing JobsUnum managed to hold revenue steady in the third quarter, but high unemployment hurt group disability results.
November 02, 2011
Disability Insurance Observer: The Amazing Disappearing JobsUnum managed to hold revenue steady in the third quarter, but high unemployment hurt group disability results.