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.
Just a Week Left to Secure 9.6% I Bond Interest Rate
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinI bonds issued from May 1 through Oct. 31 will earn 9.62% for six months but must be purchased by Oct. 28.
October 17, 2022
60/40 Portfolio Slump: Omen or Opportunity?Investing pros weigh in on what the balanced strategy's worst year in decades tells us about the future.
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.