Market Moves

Deficit for UK defined benefit plans fell to £71.1 billion.

Why? The era of low VIX readings has lasted longer than normal, and there’s the unending trade war.

Evoking Mike Tyson, Jim Bianco says a market dive could bring big pressure to more rate cuts.

World’s largest retirement fund says practice is ‘inconsistent’ with stewardship duties.

Contrast the current situation with year-end 2018’s lousy showing.

Direct listing would allow companies to sell shares in opening auction on first day on exchange.

NEPC survey finds LDI investors have better-funded plans.

Petition argues federal Thrift Savings Plan shouldn’t be ‘used to finance our enemies.’

Lower-cost stocks have outpaced hot-shot momentum plays since August.

A 1% reduction is taking shape, with most companies already reporting, and things could’ve been worse.

The state, facing a big shortfall in its own retirement programs, tries to eke out savings from municipal plans.

To investors worried about over-heated markets, storied scholar has fatalistic advice.

Record returns equated to a market rate return of 10.5% for pension plan.