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.
How to Navigate the 'Slightly New Normal' in 2023
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinRather than making big asset class bets, investors should seek strong performers in each class, Columbia Threadneedle's Joshua Kutin writes.
November 20, 2022
Higher Rates Mean 'Bonds Are Back:' JPMorgan's Bob Michele"Every wealth-management platform in JPMorgan, every institutional client -- they're coming to us, they're putting money in bonds," said the CIO.
November 08, 2022
Portfolio Outlook Is the Best Since 2010: JPMorgan's KellyStrategist David Kelly and colleagues also say investors should stick with 60/40 portfolios, which are poised to recover in about three years.
November 03, 2022
The Fed's Silver Lining for Retirement PortfoliosHigher rates present an opportunity to lock in attractive yields moving forward.
November 02, 2022
Powell Sees Higher Peak for Rates, Path to Slow Tempo of HikesThe Fed's unanimous decision lifted the target for the benchmark federal funds rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level since 2008.
November 02, 2022
Record Powerball Jackpots Are Teachable Moments for Pension ParticipantsPension participants (and lottery winners) have to carefully evaluate the pros and cons of a lump-sum offer.
November 02, 2022
Fed Hikes Again by 75 Basis Points, Hints at Entering End PhaseThe move will spur speculation that Fed Chair Jerome Powell and colleagues may slow the pace of rate increases at their December meeting.
November 01, 2022
New I Bond Rate Set at 6.89%The Treasury Department sold about $3 billion in I bonds last week while the 9.62% rate remained in place.