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.
4 Reasons to Pick Bond Funds Over Individual Bonds: Vanguard
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe control provided in owning individual bonds comes at a cost, Vanguard said.
February 15, 2023
This Hedge Fund Pro Is Remaking Northern Trust's Fixed Income Investing ProcessTom Swaney tells ThinkAdvisor how his firm is seeking to boost performance and gives his bond market outlook.
February 10, 2023
Bond Ladders vs. Bond Funds: Which Are Best for Portfolios?Both options are popular ways to add bonds to a portfolio, but what are their pros and cons?
February 10, 2023
Waning Inflation May Lead to Market Rally: Invesco DirectorFading inflation should cap long bond yields, which would support U.S. stock valuations, says Ben Gutteridge.
February 10, 2023
Are You Playing It Too Safe With Clients' Investments?Advisors are systemically investing more conservatively than would be implied by clients' stated risk tolerance, new research suggests.
February 09, 2023
Infrastructure Investments Help Power Clients' AnnuitiesNew federal programs could increase those assets' appeal.
February 07, 2023
Powell Says Further Rate Hikes NeededIf the job situation remains very hot, "it may well be the case that we have to do more," the Federal Reserve chair said Tuesday.
February 06, 2023
Bond Investors Could Get 'Second Chance' to Lock In High RatesThe coming weeks could be pivotal for bond markets as investors process good news, Schwab's Kathy Jones says.