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 Gross: Is Bull Market in Bonds Over?
By Janet LevauxPIMCO's Bill Gross says the Fed's actions will likely be the 'end of a great 30-year bull market in bonds.'
November 04, 2010
Municipal Bond Market Crisis Battering States, TownsThe wobbly state of the municipal bond market is the topic of a new study by Aite Group.
November 03, 2010
How to Get Fixed-Income Clients out of Their Holding PatternMany producers struggle to provide their fixed-income clients with attractive options to boost their returns. The challenge is, how can you pursue higher returns without exposing the client to significantly higher risk?
November 03, 2010
The Implications of Fed QE2 for Client PortfoliosThe FOMC decision makes it reasonable to expect the yield curve will stay near or below its current level for a little while longer.
November 02, 2010
Treasury Releases Rates on I Bonds, EE BondsTreasury's Bureau of the Public Debt announced Monday earnings rates for Series I Savings Bonds and Series EE Savings Bonds, issued from Nov. 2010 through April 2011.
November 01, 2010
Manufacturing Sees Continued Gains but Income, Spending FalterOn the eve of Election Day, Monday's economic news showed that manufacturing expanded nationwide in October for the 15th consecutive month while Americans spent more and earned less in September.
October 25, 2010
SPARK: Think Before Doing Roth ConversionsA retirement services trade group is encouraging employers to think about the implications before using a new 401(k) and 403(b) plan Roth conversion law.
October 22, 2010
Warning for Utility Bond Investors: Water Scarcity a ‘Hidden’ RiskInvestors who buy bonds financing water and electric utilities may be taking on risks they haven't bargained for, according to a new report released Friday by Ceres and Water Asset Management.