High levels of debt could be impacted by declining interest rates, the debt rating firm says.
The jump is a welcome shift for Wall Street underwriters and mutual-funds that have cash they need to invest.
Finra panel gives UBS investors $4.25 million in damages, $170,000 in costs.
It turns out negative screens aren't necessarily a drag on funds' performance.
Fund's performance reflects its duration and its holdings of mortgage-backed securities.
Double-digit returns on bond funds embracing longer durations can turn on a dime if interest rates start climbing.
IFS Securities facing 'substantial losses' from head bond trader's bet on Treasuries.
American Equity, American Financial Group, Lincoln National and Principal say lower interest rates are leading to reduced annuity payouts and, in some cases, lower sales.
Large funds from Ashmore and Fidelity also suffered.
The inverted Treasury yield curve signals a recession is coming — but the timing is unclear.
Five companies have received 80% of the money that has poured into tax-exempt bond funds this year.
A closer look at the numbers.
A closer look at the numbers.
The Fed's first interest-rate cut in a decade has advisers warning against chasing the bait of risk over safety.
Jason Sugarman is alleged to have directed a fraudulent scheme involving Native American tribal bonds.
Investors have poured $72 billion into fixed-income funds so far this year amid fears of a slowdown.
Wirehouse advisers fear that they'll have less access to fixed-income investments in the independent space, but the opposite is true.
Prospect of the first interest-rate cut in 10 years has some advisers fearing recession.
Reducing transparency around corporate debt transactions could raise risks for ETF traders and boost costs for investors.
Given the changing outlook on Federal Reserve rate moves, fixed-income decisions taken last year warrant a rethink.
