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's Bullard Backs Supersized Hike, Seeks Full Point by July 1
By Steve MatthewsThe head of the St. Louis fed spoke after the January consumer price index report showed a 7.5% annual increase, the biggest since 1982.
February 07, 2022
16 Useful Phrases That Drive Your Point HomeSaying the right thing at the right time can lead your client to an "aha" moment.
February 07, 2022
Billions Flow to Cash-Like ETFs in 'Hunt' Before Fed HikeWhat's safer than short-duration bonds? Even shorter duration debt.
February 07, 2022
Market Volatility Ahead? What to Know About the Cboe VIXHere's how it works, what it says about markets, and what it means for advisors and clients.
February 04, 2022
Life and Annuity Issuers Watch for Interest Rate Hike SunshineExecutives are hoping that glimmer they see is more than just a glow-in-the-dark mushroom.
February 04, 2022
15 Best U.S. Cities to Invest in Rental Property: 2022These growing housing markets offer high-cash-flow properties at relatively low prices, according to RealWealth.
January 31, 2022
Principal Reinsures $25B in Life and Annuity Business With Talcott ArmThe company still wants to sell business life insurance and non-qualified deferred comp arrangements.
January 31, 2022
Why I'm Bearish on Stocks NowOf the last 14 instances of policymakers tightening credit, 13 led to business downturns.