The Yield Curve Un-Inverts: Time to Celebrate?
Opinions differ on whether this change to a widely followed recession signal means the heat is off.
Research
GM Strike Will Shrink October Job Growth, Economists Warn
Expect just 25,000 positions added, vs. five times that in September, Capital Economics estimates.
Netherlands, Denmark Top Global Pension Ranking
US retirement systems ranked 16th out of 37 countries.
Sluggish Wage Growth Leads to Lagging Retirement Savings, Professor Says
Despite low joblessness, academic concludes, most work still fails to generate enough money for later years.
Companies Should Pay Better, Survey from Paul Tudor Jones Group Says
Poll finds compensation is top issue in ways businesses could improve Americans’ lives.
Bye-Bye, Buybacks? Share Repurchases Falling 15%
Corporate fad to cash out investors is flagging, Goldman study finds.
No. 1 Economy-Affecting Trend for the Next 30 Years: Aging Populations
The graying of many nations tops other big issues, like climate change, Investcorp survey of institutional investors says.
Low Inflation, Eh? Just Look at Housing Costs
Recent CPI blip owes a lot to shelter, which is a third of the price gauge and rising at 3% yearly.
Revoking Brexit Provides ‘Best Economic Outcome’ for UK
IFS says no-deal Brexit would be worst possible scenario for British economy.
Limiting vs. Eliminating Pension Risks
Defined benefit plan sponsors should consider multiple de-risking Strategies.
Rising Rates Boosts Corporate Pension Funded Status by $38 billion
The funded ratio of the 100 largest US corporate pensions rises to 85.4%.
The S&P 500 Keeps Singing the Sour Earnings Song
After two small drops in 2019’s first two quarters, CFRA sees a 4.2% net income dive for the third period.
Pension Debt Accounts for Over Half of All Debt for US States
The best, the worst, and the unfunded liabilities totaling $824 billion, according to report.
Tumbling 10-Year T-Note Yields Have Lower to Go, Moody’s Says
Now 1.51%, the research unit says it could slide to between 0.5% and 1% in a recession.
UK Bank Touts Venture Capital, Growth Equity for DC plans
British Business Bank says alt assets could boost returns, reduce volatility.