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SEC seeks public input on reviving mortgage-backed securities market
FIXED INCOME SEP 26, 2025
SEC seeks public input on reviving mortgage-backed securities market

The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting feedback on regulatory barriers as it considers changes to revive RMBS and asset-backed securities offerings.

By Leo Almazora
Under-pressure Federal Reserve delivers highly anticipated September rate cut
EQUITIES SEP 17, 2025
Under-pressure Federal Reserve delivers highly anticipated September rate cut

The FOMC under Jerome Powell lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, responding to persistent inflation and rising jobless claims.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth managers must be prepared to discuss the downside of lower rates
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2025
Wealth managers must be prepared to discuss the downside of lower rates

The prospect of rate cuts stimulating the economy has Wall Street buzzing, but some advisory clients may not be so keen on lower rates.

By Gregg Greenberg
One win, one loss for Trump as Fed heads to September rate decision
FIXED INCOME SEP 16, 2025
One win, one loss for Trump as Fed heads to September rate decision

The president's pick to fill a seat at the FOMC was confirmed as his bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook faces a setback.

By Leo Almazora
Fed leadership under pressure as September rate decision looms
FIXED INCOME SEP 15, 2025
Fed leadership under pressure as September rate decision looms

Stephen Miran set to be confirmed, Fed Governor Cook still fighting fraud charges, and BlackRock's Rieder joins list of potential successors to Fed Chair Powell.

By Leo Almazora
CBO sees lower US growth, higher unemployment this year
EQUITIES SEP 12, 2025
CBO sees lower US growth, higher unemployment this year

The latest economic projections, going through 2028, factor in the impact of President Donald Trump's tax law, tariffs, and immigration policies.

By Bloomberg
Advisors and investors at odds over inflation and bonds, Vanguard survey finds
FIXED INCOME SEP 12, 2025
Advisors and investors at odds over inflation and bonds, Vanguard survey finds

Advisors expect stability while investors brace for higher inflation and volatile bond.

By Steve Randall
Inflation jumps to 2.9% in August as jobless claims surge, muddying Fed outlook
FIXED INCOME SEP 11, 2025
Inflation jumps to 2.9% in August as jobless claims surge, muddying Fed outlook

A double dose of data from the BLS shows an intensifying struggle between the two ends of the central bank's dual mandate.

By Leo Almazora
BLS revises jobs growth data downward by 911,000, raising more question marks around labor market
FIXED INCOME SEP 09, 2025
BLS revises jobs growth data downward by 911,000, raising more question marks around labor market

The annual revision, indicating 76,000 fewer jobs added per month across sectors, marks one of the largest negative adjustments in years.

By Leo Almazora
Bank of America sees two Fed rate cuts this year vs. none before
WIREHOUSES SEP 05, 2025
Bank of America sees two Fed rate cuts this year vs. none before

The banking giant has given up its holdout position among Wall Street lenders as new jobs data from August show "clearer evidence of deterioration."

By Bloomberg
Over 450 economists back Cook, Fed independence in open letter
FIXED INCOME SEP 02, 2025
Over 450 economists back Cook, Fed independence in open letter

The signatories supporting the Federal Reserve governor currently in President Trump's crosshairs include Nobel laureates, esteemed academics, and ex-Fed economists.

By Bloomberg
Treasuries hold recent gains as inflation gauge stabilizes
FIXED INCOME AUG 29, 2025
Treasuries hold recent gains as inflation gauge stabilizes

The Fed's preferred barometer of inflation stood unchanged at 2.6% in July, preserving expectations of interest rate cuts potentially starting in September.

By Bloomberg
FIRED: Fed governor Lisa Cook dismissed immediately as Trump claims ‘sufficient cause’
EQUITIES AUG 26, 2025
FIRED: Fed governor Lisa Cook dismissed immediately as Trump claims ‘sufficient cause’

Cook’s lawyers vow to fight back as White House publishes president’s letter.

By Steve Randall
Advisors redefine income strategies amid market complexity, Nasdaq survey reveals
ETFS AUG 25, 2025
Advisors redefine income strategies amid market complexity, Nasdaq survey reveals

ETFs are playing a larger role and taking center stage.

By Steve Randall
Hassett sees Fed chair pick taking ‘another few months’
FIXED INCOME AUG 25, 2025
Hassett sees Fed chair pick taking ‘another few months’

The National Economic Council Director said "a thorough search process" is underway as Jerome Powell's term is set to expire in May next year.

By Bloomberg
Amid market turbulence, self-directed investors keep the faith, study reveals
EQUITIES AUG 20, 2025
Amid market turbulence, self-directed investors keep the faith, study reveals

Fidelity research finds resilience as DIY investors balance caution with optimism.

By Steve Randall
BlackRock’s Nagrath says the rapid rise of fixed income ETFs has new heights to reach
ETFS AUG 18, 2025
BlackRock’s Nagrath says the rapid rise of fixed income ETFs has new heights to reach

Self-confessed ETF geek shares his take on the market with InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
Wholesale inflation surges in July, raising questions for Fed and markets
EQUITIES AUG 14, 2025
Wholesale inflation surges in July, raising questions for Fed and markets

The surprise PPI reading, driven by the biggest monthly gain in core since 2022, further muddies the central bank's September decision to hold or cut rates in September.

By Leo Almazora
Trump says he may allow lawsuit against Powell over Fed renovation
FIXED INCOME AUG 12, 2025
Trump says he may allow lawsuit against Powell over Fed renovation

Threat follows President's repeated criticism of the Fed chair over the central bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady

By Bloomberg
CEOs are hardly talking about a recession this reporting season
EQUITIES AUG 12, 2025
CEOs are hardly talking about a recession this reporting season

Despite recent data pointing to an economic slowdown, investors have remained optimistic on hopes of a just-in-time Fed rate cut.

By Bloomberg