Fixed Income

The Federal Reserve is trying to sway the economy through quantitative tightening, gradually reducing its mammoth balance sheet.

The return of higher yields, Round 2, presents an opportunity to review clients’ asset allocation and risk tolerance. (By Christopher Baccella)

In addition, he announced BlackRock in April will offer a lifetime-income option in 14 retirement plans covering 500,000 employees.

After some tough years, the bond market has many fundamentals in its favor, portfolio managers and other observers say.

Fixed income should continue to treat retirees well, after a long famine, despite Fed’s plans to cut interest rates, say financial advisors.

The debate over public debt is as fierce as ever. And it echoes, in some ways, an earlier time — when the term “bond vigilantes” first emerged.

Like 2023, in 2024 higher yields can still benefit fixed income investors. Here’s what to consider. (By Christopher Baccella)

Total money market fund assets hit a record $5.9 trillion on Dec. 6, but there are indications the tide may be turning.

That’s how long it’s been since the bond market has turned in such a dismal performance, notes a State Street executive.

This zoo's experience is one example of a story playing out across the country among businesses navigating inflation.