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.
Bill Gross Bashes 'Total Return' Bond Funds He Popularized
By Ye XieThey've clung to their benchmarks too closely, essentially becoming "quasi" index-tracking strategies, according to Gross.
October 17, 2022
Interest Rates Will Hit 9% If Inflation Persists: Mark MobiusThe former Franklin Templeton executive also warns that commodity prices could be hurt by cooling demand.
October 13, 2022
Enjoy the Social Security Bump Now. You'll Pay Later.In 2035, taxes taken in will cover only about 80% of the benefits paid out each month.
October 12, 2022
8 Hard Market Challenges for the Rest of 2022When stock and bond bears roar together, it creates tricky challenges for advisors and investors, Integrated Financial Partners CIO Rob Brown says.
October 04, 2022
Cash ETFs Draw Record $36B With Even Dalio Changing TuneInvestors "can actually get paid something nominally for being in short-term bonds," said VettaFi's Dave Nadig.
September 29, 2022
El-Erian: Investors Expect More 'Collateral Damage' From Fed MovesThe economist likened the central bank's behavior to that found in "developing countries with weak institutions."
September 29, 2022
Bond Market Mess Is a Chance to Lock In Higher Yields for LongerInvestors have an opportunity to lock in yields that might not be available next year, Schwab's Kathy Jones says.
September 28, 2022
New Bill Would Raise I Bond Purchase CapThe Savings Security Act of 2022 would raise the annual purchase limit when inflation tops 3.5%.