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.
Fed Hikes 75 Basis Points Second Time, Signals Third is Possible
By Jonnelle Marte and Catarina SaraivaCriticized for misjudging inflation and being slow to respond, officials are now forcefully raising interest rates to cool the economy.
July 20, 2022
Where to Look Now for Investment Returns: BofAThe current economic cycle is a bit unusual, but inflationary pressures have likely peaked, a BofA Global Research economist says.
July 20, 2022
Here Are Americans' Favorite Long-Term InvestmentsBankrate recently asked U.S. investors how they'd invest money they didn't need for 10 years or more.
July 20, 2022
How BlackRock Lost $1.7T of Clients' MoneyThis year ranks "as the worst start in 50 years for both stocks and bonds," said Chairman and Chief CEO Larry Fink.
July 13, 2022
6 Investing Ideas to Hedge Against InflationChristine Benz and David Blanchett talk through the upsides and downsides of some popular inflation-fighting options.
July 11, 2022
Bill Gross Favors T-Bills Over Stocks, Bonds as Recession Looms Large"Be patient. 12-month Treasuries at 2.7% are better than your money market fund and almost all other alternatives," he wrote in his latest blog.
July 11, 2022
Here's Your Midyear Client Review Checklist for 2022Between volatility and inflation and longer-term issues like estate planning and RMDs, there's lots to discuss.
July 11, 2022
Investors Should Think Risk Factors, Not Asset ClassesThe markets likely will keep oscillating between concerns over interest rates and credit risks before key economic and policy issues are resolved.