Fixed Income

Junk bonds any continue to pull down equities.

If history is any guide, the spread could be close to signaling a potential economic slowdown.

Global emerging market equity and bond funds have both posted inflows in all but two weeks, year-to-date.

The analysis suggests a shift from the balanced portfolios of equities and longer-dated bonds that have done well since 1982.

This under-appreciated asset class yields more than five percent from mostly investment-grade issuers.

Informa’s Chief Macro Strategist weighs in on this week’s developments.

Dennis Gartman says for investors, it’s a mistake to buy bonds now given the rising rate environment, and probably will be for the next 20 years. Sage Advisory Services Robert Smith thinks otherwise.

Jerome Powell is the “smart choice” to chair the FOMC, said bond managers gathered at the Inside Fixed Income conference Thursday.

He will continue the Fed's policy of stepping back from unconventional monetary policies.

President Donald Trump is expected to announce his pick for the next Fed Chair on Thursday.