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.
Why Social Security Claiming Really Counts for Wealthy Clients
By Michael FinkeStrategic claiming can produce $100,000 for income or legacy goals — easily earning advisors "investment alpha."
March 16, 2022
Fed Lifts Rates a Quarter Point in Opening Bid to Curb InflationThe hike is likely the first of several to come this year, as the Federal Reserve "anticipates that ongoing increases in the target range will be appropriate."
March 16, 2022
How to Craft 'Super Roths' for Wealthy ClientsThere's an attractive niche for advisors who use sophisticated life insurance strategies to manage wealth across generations.
March 15, 2022
What Inflation Really Means for Retirement PortfoliosInvestors may need to make tough decisions to counteract the effects of inflation, Manulife Investment Management executives say.
March 14, 2022
DoubleLine's Jeffrey Sherman: Where to Invest as Fed Hikes Are ImminentThe DoubleLine executive talks to ThinkAdvisor about inflation, the Russia-Ukraine war and a potential recessionary problem in 2023.
March 11, 2022
FINRA's Top 5 Fine Categories in 2021Fines in 2021 saw a "dramatic bump," driven by a record-setting fine.
March 10, 2022
Pimco Amassed Billions of Exposure to Russia Debt Facing DefaultIt had at least $1.5 billion of sovereign debt as of year-end and placed about $1 billion of bets on Russia via the credit-default swap market.
March 09, 2022
TIAA Adds $2.3B to 2022 Fixed Annuity Interest PaymentsThe company says the rates for TIAA Traditional holders will rise an average of 21%.