Fixed Income

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DOJ questions Western Asset clients as Ken Leech probe heats up
INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 18, 2024
DOJ questions Western Asset clients as Ken Leech probe heats up

Fidelity, Russell Investments and other firms have received information requests relating to cherry-picking allegations, sources say.

Investors increasingly using ETFs for CLO bets, says BofA
INVESTING ETFS OCT 10, 2024
Investors increasingly using ETFs for CLO bets, says BofA

Recent $428M single-day inflow record speaks to a broader retail trend.

Wealth managers weigh election strategies as vote approaches
INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 10, 2024
Wealth managers weigh election strategies as vote approaches

Financial advisors are not immune to the upcoming election. They are making portfolio plans too.

Five-year bonds a buy on "rare soft landing," says Pimco
INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 09, 2024
Five-year bonds a buy on "rare soft landing," says Pimco

With the Federal Reserve poised to achieve an economic feat, the fixed income giant sees a sweet spot in middle-of-the-curve securities.

Short-term muni bonds swoon after jobs change rate cut calculus
INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 07, 2024
Short-term muni bonds swoon after jobs change rate cut calculus

Strategists see the front end of debt curve moving in sync with expectations on Federal Reserve movements.

Treasury yields rise in wake of blowout jobs data
INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 04, 2024
Treasury yields rise in wake of blowout jobs data

Market expectations of another supersized Fed rate cut were dented further following the latest Labor department release.

Fidelity's next trick: a muni bond fund-to-ETF flip
INVESTING ETFS OCT 03, 2024
Fidelity's next trick: a muni bond fund-to-ETF flip

The firm's plans to convert two of its municipal bond mutual funds follows similar moves by rivals including BlackRock.

Bonds slide, dollar climbs following jobs surprise
INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 02, 2024
Bonds slide, dollar climbs following jobs surprise

New employment numbers muddle the picture for Wall Street investors betting on a big Fed cut.

Columbia set to join other Ivy League names in muni debt market
INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 01, 2024
Columbia set to join other Ivy League names in muni debt market

The prestigious college will be the latest in a boom of universities jumping into the muni bond space with a $500M offering of tax-exempt and taxable securities.

Eric Adams woes shouldn't shake investors, says NYC comptroller
INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 01, 2024
Eric Adams woes shouldn't shake investors, says NYC comptroller

City's "strong discipline and governance" will prevail over mayor's indictment and related probes, bondholders told.

Altruist rolls out modern fixed-income trading tool for RIAs
INVESTING RIAS SEP 30, 2024
Altruist rolls out modern fixed-income trading tool for RIAs

The platform, which features a real-time screening function, improved data transparency, and one-click trading, aims to address a longstanding portfolio pain point for advisors.

ESG bonds an additional arrow in advisor quiver, says Nuveen strategist
INVESTING FIXED INCOME SEP 27, 2024
ESG bonds an additional arrow in advisor quiver, says Nuveen strategist

ESG stocks may get all the attention, but ESG and impact bonds provide another alternative for client portfolios.

New ETF eyes a piece of the $6.3T money-market funds industry
INVESTING ETFS SEP 25, 2024
New ETF eyes a piece of the $6.3T money-market funds industry

Dallas-based lender stands apart from existing cash ETFs with a stronger-conviction portfolio in short-dated holdings.

For all the attention on the Fed, don't forget Congress and fiscal policy counts too
INVESTING FIXED INCOME SEP 20, 2024
For all the attention on the Fed, don't forget Congress and fiscal policy counts too

All eyes have been on Fed Chairman Powell lately but Congressional spending affects inflation as well.

Fed's dovish retreat spurs fresh ETF winners
INVESTING ETFS SEP 19, 2024
Fed's dovish retreat spurs fresh ETF winners

The central bank's aggressive rate cut has suddenly made bets on corporate debt, homebuilders, and local banks more compelling for investors.

Macquarie RIA subsidiary faces $80M penalty to settle SEC fraud allegations
INVESTING FIXED INCOME SEP 19, 2024
Macquarie RIA subsidiary faces $80M penalty to settle SEC fraud allegations

Firm attempted to minimize losses in thousands of "odd lot" positions by executing unfavorable cross trades with retail mutual funds and third-party broker-dealers, according to the regulator.

No need for a series of large interest rate cuts, says fixed income expert
INVESTING FIXED INCOME SEP 19, 2024
No need for a series of large interest rate cuts, says fixed income expert

"Recession is not a base case scenario over the quarters ahead."

Fed reveals September rate decision
INVESTING FIXED INCOME SEP 18, 2024
Fed reveals September rate decision

The central bank has finally pared back its policy rate from historic highs ... but what's its next move?

Fed out of line and should cut by 0.5%, says Gundlach
INVESTING FIXED INCOME SEP 17, 2024
Fed out of line and should cut by 0.5%, says Gundlach

DoubleLine Capital founder also predicts five cuts by end of 2024.

Harris win could bode well for bonds, not so much for stocks
INVESTING EQUITIES SEP 16, 2024
Harris win could bode well for bonds, not so much for stocks

Investor poll suggests a Trump victory would impact financial markets more heavily compared to if the Democrats retained the White House.