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Advisors take US debt downgrade in stride: ‘More to do with politics than economic stability’
'Not worth panicking about' — advisors caught off guard by Fitch's timing but remain sanguine.
Fitch downgrades US credit rating
In cutting its rating on US sovereign debt to AA from AAA, Fitch cited 'repeated debt limit standoffs and last-minute resolutions.'
Advisors tilt toward ETFs, growth stocks and investment-grade bonds: Fidelity
Advisors hail traditional benefits of ETFs while trend toward aggressive equity exposure shows how 'soft landing has replaced recession.'
Contentious ESG label dethroning green bonds, says former HSBC banker
While sustainability-linked bonds have come in for some criticism, they have the potential to dominate the roughly $6 trillion ethical debt market.
Are we set for a bonds bonanza?
BlackRock hails once-in-a-generation opportunity as advisor urges investors not to forget long-term goals.
Financial advisors expect latest inflation data to cool Fed’s jets
With inflation at its lowest level since March 2021, advisors are hoping the Fed can stop raising interest rates.
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment
As the recession outlook moves further down the road, advisors see the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, boosting the appeal of fixed income.
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see
Consensus estimates are that the US economy will dip into recession later this year or early next year.
ESG-linked bonds add clauses that let them escape financial penalties
A quarter of sustainability-linked bonds, which typically pay higher interest if the issuer misses ESG targets, can be redeemed before any penalty is triggered, according to a new report.
Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks
The broad markets are climbing a wall of worry, although that's been overshadowed by the triple-digit returns of tech sector highfliers.
Advisors, be careful what you wish for with interest rates
'When an advisor or client stretches for yield, that’s when they can get hit,' one financial advisor notes.
Inflation-safe ETFs see record $17 billion exit
Exchange-traded funds designed to protect against inflation have faltered in the face of still sticky price pressure, leading many investors to rush for the exits.
Don’t misread the Fed’s pause in June as the end of higher rates
Scrambling to stay ahead of the central bank's next move, advisors and market watchers think the Fed is trying to keep the markets on their toes.
Wealthfront introduces automated bond portfolio
Wealthfront says its portfolio uses a mix of Treasury and corporate bond ETFs and can achieve an annual return of 5.48% after its 0.25% fee.
Despite all the nay-saying, 60/40 is here to stay
Although it lost nearly 16% in 2022, the 60/40 balanced portfolio has managed to deliver normal returns on average over longer time periods.
LTX launches AI-powered tool to help US bond traders
BondGPT, which uses OpenAI technology to help power its bond analytics, will help traders find more liquid bonds at a better price.
California B-D that sold GWG bonds files for bankruptcy
Irvine-based JRL Capital Corp. reported total assets of $43,000 and total investor claims against the firm of $2.5 million.
Debt-limit deal faces test in Congress
Legislators have less than a week to approve the agreement before the default deadline next Monday, June 5.
Fitch bumps up Advisor Group debt rating
The upgrade reflects Advisor Group's declining leverage levels and higher net yields on cash sweep deposits, according to the rating agency.
As You Sow shines light on fossil fuels in 401(k) bond funds
An analysis tool on its Invest Your Values site gives participants a peek into the exposure their plans have.
