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.
Powell Says Rates to Be Raised 'Purposefully' to Curb Inflation
By Matthew BoeslerThe Fed chair said officials aim to bring inflation down to 2%, adding that "we will keep at it until the job is done."
September 08, 2022
Jumbo Fed Rate Hike Is in Play as Powell Sticks to Hawkish ViewU.S. central bankers meet on Sept. 20-21, and Powell has kept the option open for another 75 basis-point move.
September 06, 2022
TCW Hires Goldman Veteran as CEOKatie Koch joins the $220 billion asset manager after 20 years at Goldman, where she rose to become partner.
September 02, 2022
Bonds Tumble Into Their First Bear Market in a GenerationSo far this year, the classic 60/40 portfolio is down 15%, on track for its worst yearly performance since 2008.
September 01, 2022
Vanguard Sees Value Stocks Beating Growth in Next DecadeThe firm sees a 25% likelihood of recession in the next 12 months, 65% in the next 24.
August 26, 2022
Stocks Wipe Out Pre-Powell Rally on Hawkish ToneThe S&P 500 erased the rally notched in the previous session, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 tumbled about 3%.
August 25, 2022
War, Inflation and Retirement: How Could Current Events Shape Long-Term Plans?Advisors can be invaluable to retirees and near-retirees by guiding them through the current economic uncertainty.
August 24, 2022
6 Investment Picks for Taxable AccountsTax bracket is important to consider when locating assets, said Morningstar's Christine Benz.