Bond Funds
Keep up with the latest news about bond funds which can provide diversity and income to portfolios and offset equity risk.
Greece Still Pushing for Euro Bonds
By Marlene Y. SatterGreece’s Prime Minister George Papandreou said Friday that, despite Germany’s opposition to the proposal, Athens was still seeking support for common euro zone bonds.
January 01, 2011
Revolution and ReformFor weeks, news stories about strikes and protests in France over President Nicolas Sarkozy’s unwavering decision to change the country’s pension system dominated the headlines.
January 01, 2011
Investment Advisor's January 2011 Issue: Ben Warwick Won't Compromise on Getting Returns. PeriodBen Warwick explores the best places to allocate capital—and get clients to re-embrace investing—after the twin equity market debacles of the last decade.
December 30, 2010
Modest Demand Greets Italy Government Bond SaleIn thin end-of-year trading, Italy managed to sell $10.77 billion worth of 3- and 10-year bonds on Thursday, following a sale on Wednesday of zero-coupon bonds and six-month bills.
December 28, 2010
Outlook 2011, Global and U.S. Bonds: Europe Debt Woes May Affect U.S., Says T. Rowe Price's LevensonFixed income more attractive as rates lift; global and local risk and reward.
December 28, 2010
European Central Bank Can’t Offset Euro Bond BuysThe European Central Bank (ECB) failed Tuesday to attract sufficient funds to offset its spate of bond buying, coming up 13.5 billion euros ($17.76…
December 21, 2010
Portugal, Spanish Banks May Take Ratings Hit; Spain Sells BondsPortugal became the latest in the parade of euro zone nations to be warned by Moody’s that it might be in for a ratings cut. Putting Portugal on review, Moody’s said Tuesday that because of low growth prospects and the high cost to Lisbon for its borrowing, it may drop...
December 16, 2010
SIFMA Forecasts Municipal Bond Issuance to ClimbSurvey projects total $502 billion in new munis for 2011, up 16%.