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.
Christine Benz on the Industry Issue That Keeps Her Up at Night
By Ginger SzalaThe Morningstar columnist also dishes on her love of cooking and why "life planning" is the next frontier for advisors.
November 19, 2021
Active Fixed Income ETFs Growing as Investors Navigate Bond Market UncertaintyMany advisors find these ETFs are effective in balancing interest rate and credit risk while helping clients generate income.
November 19, 2021
Why Structured Notes Might Be a Fit for Some ClientsAdvisors may think these products too institutional, but they would be wrong.
November 12, 2021
The Big Retirement Risk Michael Finke Is Seeing NowThe American College professor talks about the datapoint that's flashing a warning to retirees and what advisors should do.
November 08, 2021
Quarles to Exit Fed at Year's End, Handing Another Seat to BidenIn addition to this vacancy, Biden has a chance to pick a new chair, as Jerome Powell's tenure at the helm expires in February.
November 03, 2021
Fed to Start Tapering Asset Buys by $15B Later This MonthThe pace of the taper clears the way for a possible interest-rate increase in the second half of 2022.
November 02, 2021
Goldman Sachs: Fed's First Rate Hike Expected in July 2022Its economists' latest forecast moves up their expectation for a rate increase by a full year due to rising inflation.
October 28, 2021
Blockchange, Morningstar Team Up on Crypto: Tech RoundupAlso, Envestnet invested in YieldX, while Addepar acquired AdvisorPeak.