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.
10 Talking Points for Clients Who Think 'Bonds Are Boring'
By Bryce SandersHere are some helpful conversation starters to get clients to follow your advice on asset allocation.
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.
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.