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.
Wade Pfau: TIPS and Annuities Good Bets When Inflation Is High
By Ginger SzalaChanging the Social Security COLA index to CPI-E from CPI-W, the professor says, is "not a pressing need."
March 29, 2022
10 Talking Points for Clients Who Think 'Bonds Are Boring'Here are some helpful conversation starters to get clients to follow your advice on asset allocation.
March 28, 2022
Goldman, JPMorgan Strategists Say Equities Can Weather Bond RoutA growing number of money managers are betting equity indexes have already largely priced in bearish bond moves.
March 24, 2022
Why Social Security Claiming Really Counts for Wealthy ClientsStrategic claiming can produce $100,000 for income or legacy goals — easily earning advisors "investment alpha."
March 18, 2022
TDFs Overwhelmingly Use TIPS to Hedge Inflation: CerulliTIPS may be a hedge for sharp, unexpected increased in inflation, the report says, but are relatively expensive.
March 18, 2022
Galvin Asks BDs If They'll Raise Sweep Account Interest Rates After Fed Hike"Consumers are being squeezed right now," said Massachusetts' top securities regulator, William Galvin.
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.