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.
Fund Flows Turned Positive in April, but Investors Favored Safety
By Bernice NapachThey favored money market funds above all others, Morningstar reported.
May 15, 2020
SEC Fines Morningstar $3.5M for Conflict of Interest ViolationsThe firm says it has "enhanced and will further strengthen policies, procedures, and internal controls."
May 14, 2020
Biggest Asset Managers Want a New Labeling System for ETFsBlackRock, State Street and others want leading exchanges to enact their proposal.
May 13, 2020
Fed Chief Warns of Lasting Economic Damage, Pushes More Fiscal StimulusChairman Jerome Powell says Congress should act, noting that Fed policy has its limitations.
May 13, 2020
Envestnet, Investment Advisor Announce Asset Manager and Strategist of the Year FinalistsMany of these asset managers demonstrate the extra skill it takes to exceed bull market returns.
May 12, 2020
Record Low Student Loan Rates Expected in the FallRates for undergraduate, graduate and PLUS loans are expected to drop 178 basis points.
May 12, 2020
Jeremy Siegel: Congress May Compromise on State COVID-19 AidIt is a "delicate question about funds to states and cities," Siegel said.
May 12, 2020
Investors Are Dumping Stocks for Bonds as Fed Buying BeginsIt's the "follow the Fed" mantra in action.