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.
Poor Economy Means More Work For DI Special Investigation Units
By Jennifer AggerDesperate times often lead to desperate measures.
May 06, 2009
Millionaire Investors Recognize OpportunityMillionaire investors are poised to seize the opportunities presented by lower priced investments, mitigate taxes and plan for their longevity, according to Fidelity Investments 3rd Annual Millionaire Outlook
May 01, 2009
Earnings: MetLife, Hartford, OthersLife and health insurers reported mixed results this week.
May 01, 2009
Q109 Results: Fixed Income UpThe top-performing floating-rate taxable funds gained from about 8.80 percent to as much as 13.77 percent in the first three months of 2009, according to...
April 27, 2009
Quiz question: which income feature gets top billing?This article answers the question, which of several features do consumers rate as a top priority when choosing a retirement income product,whether an annuity of other product?
April 26, 2009
Quiz question: which income feature gets top billing?This article answers the question, which of several features do consumers rate as a top priority when choosing a retirement income product,whether an annuity of other product?
April 24, 2009
Earnings: RGA, StanCorp, OthersMost of the insurers and reinsurers that have announced their earnings this week have reported positive net income.
April 20, 2009
Which GLWB Is "Best?"Today's annuities have many types of guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit features. This raises the question: which is the best GLWB? The answer depends.