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.
Think Markets Are Bad Now? Look Back in Time
By Dave S. GilreathDepressing starts to a year have sometimes reversed intra-year, even in abysmal social, political and economic conditions.
August 15, 2022
BofA Says This Fed Move Would Shave 7% Off S&P 500A new study by a Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, though, found the action could have a relatively modest impact on the economy.
August 12, 2022
Don't Buy the Stock Rally? The Smart Money DoesModeration in the Fed's messaging and actions around rising rates "would be positive" for stocks, said JPMorgan's David Kelly.
August 12, 2022
3 Ways to Help Portfolios Get Ready for a Recession: BenzWith a looming slowdown, advisors could consider trimming some investment positions and expanding others, Morningstar's Chrstine Benz says.
August 11, 2022
Jeremy Siegel: Fed Should Moderate Rate HikesThe Wharton professor says "I would go 50 [basis points] and then two 25s at this particular point, to complete market expectations."
August 09, 2022
Vanguard Steals BlackRock Crown for World's Biggest Bond ETFWhile BlackRock still has the most fixed-income ETF assets, four of the top five largest funds are Vanguard products.
August 09, 2022
BlackRock Strategists: Move Toward High-Quality Bonds"We prefer investment grade credit over equities ... with higher volatility taking shape," the BlackRock Investment Institute said.
August 08, 2022
Stocks Have Not Reached Bottom Yet: Bob Doll"We believe the equity market rally is ... nearing its peak," said Crossmark Global Investments Chief Investment Officer Bob Doll.