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.
PIMCO’s Narens on the Muni Bond Trade, Part I: —Is it Time?
By Ben WarwickIs the bumpy ride over in muni bonds? The current and future state of the market
February 09, 2011
Mortgage Applications Driven Down by Rate SpikeThe Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday its overall mortgage application index fell 5.5% from the previous week.
February 09, 2011
BondDesk Launches Its First Muni Report as Market Turmoil RisesFixed-income technology firm BondDesk has launched a free monthly municipal market report, written by Chris Shayne, which focuses on bond trading activity among retail investors.
February 01, 2011
Prosperity through specializationIrwin Cohen, or "Butch" as he is known to friends and family, stands as Exhibit A for prosperity through specialization.
February 01, 2011
The GLWB conundrum for advisors, part 1As 60,000 baby boomers retire each week, financial advisors struggle to indentify which guaranteed retirement income solutions will most effectively address their client's retirement fears.
February 01, 2011
The GLWB conundrum for advisors, part 1As 60,000 baby boomers retire each week, financial advisors struggle to indentify which guaranteed retirement income solutions will most effectively address their client's retirement fears.
January 31, 2011
Consumer Spending, Income Rose in DecemberWASHINGTON (AP) — Americans spent at the fastest pace in three years in 2010, boosted by a strong finish in December. Consumer spending rose 0.7%…
January 27, 2011
2010 Q4 Earnings: Franklin Resources Profits RiseLatest quarter finds earnings, assets up from Sept. 30.