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fixed-income

American  
[fikst-in-kuhm] / ˈfɪkstˈɪn kʌm /

adjective

  1. gaining or yielding a more or less uniform rate of income.


Etymology

Origin of fixed-income

First recorded in 1855–60

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Such guessing will lead to unnecessary volatility in the fixed-income markets.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

You could look at this as part of your fixed-income bucket — you could buy a REIT, or you could buy a second home.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

Given the “Anything But Bonds” theme, Hartnett’s strategy note has often explored in recent times, and the current deterioration in bond yields, buying fixed-income would definitely be a contrarian call at this juncture.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

These worrying landmarks reinforce a market perception that fixed-income investments are losing bets, a sentiment Hartnett summarizes as “Anything But Bonds.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

By adding MarketAxess, ICE will serve every segment of the fixed-income market within a single ecosystem, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

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