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.
MSRB Adds Transparency for Variable Rate Munis
By Kate McBrideMuch more detailed data on auction rate securities and other variable rate issues is now available on MSRB’s EMMA website
May 05, 2011
Portfolio Fix: For Retirement Income, Floating Rate Bond Funds?With yields down and inflation looming, these fixed income mutual funds are worth a look.
May 04, 2011
Barclays Wealth Says Equities, Developed Markets Still Good BetSaying that the global economy continues to move in the right direction in spite of some U.S. gloom, Barclays Wealth issued recommendations on Wednesday that included buying equities, particularly in developed markets, and looking for Chinese stocks.
May 02, 2011
How PIMCO Will Structure Its Total-Return ETFThe new ETF is considered a hedge fund with mutual fund packaging.
April 28, 2011
National Advisors Trust Announces 401(k), Fixed Income Agreements on Conference Second DayEPIC Advisors to provide private-label 401(k)s, AAM to provide fixed income options.
April 25, 2011
2011 Q1 Earnings Analysis: LPL, J.P. Morgan Strategists Eye Finance SectorTwo weeks into Q1 2011 earnings season, a pattern is emerging: it’s all about slow, post-recession rebuilding, say strategists including JPMorgan's David Kelly.
April 25, 2011
Bill Gross Losing to Bond Dealers as Treasuries' Outlook GainsThe world’s biggest bond dealers dispute Bill Gross’ assertion that the $9.13 trillion market for U.S. Treasuries offers little value.
April 21, 2011
2011 Q1 Earnings: BlackRock Profits Jump 34%BlackRock's strong investment performance and new business helped push profits 34% higher for the world’s largest asset manager in Q1 2011.