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.
Treasuries, 100-Year Bonds and Junk
By Kate McBrideYields are low. Gold is high. Will reaching for yield backfire on investors once again?
October 11, 2010
Allianz Life introduces first FIA income rider to offer inflation-protected income paymentsAllianz Life Insurance Company of North America, Minneapolis, has announced the launch of the Simple Income III Rider on the MasterDex X Fixed Index Annuity
October 07, 2010
Russell Launches Global Infrastructure and Global Credit Strategies FundsAiming to capture opportunities created by the global shift in financial markets, Russell Investments launched the Russell Global Infrastructure Fund and the Russell Global Credit Strategies Fund on Wednesday.
October 06, 2010
The Rich Got PoorerThe percentage of total individual income going to the top earners shrank dramatically in 2008, according to the Tax Foundation.
October 06, 2010
OppenheimerFunds Promotes Steinmetz to CIOMutual fund behemoth OppenheimerFunds, Inc. announced Wednesday that Art Steinmetz has been promoted to chief investment officer.
October 06, 2010
Bond Flows In, Equities Out in AugustWith inflows of $19.7 billion, the Corporate Bond objective was the winner in August flows, according to data from FRC released Tuesday.
October 06, 2010
Fidelity Reports Record for Its Muni Bond UnderwritingThe institutional trading arm of Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Capital Markets, reported that it participated in a record number of new municipal bond issues for the first three quarters of 2010.
October 06, 2010
Allianz Offers Inflation-Protected Annuity RiderAllianz Life announced Tuesday the launch of a lifetime income rider for fixed index annuities that will provide income-protected payments.