Risk
How the 1987 Crash May Have Lessons for Today
On the anniversary of Black Monday, Bespoke points out that a cataclysmic market fall doesn’t always bring about a recession.
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Asset Allocation
BlackRock Touts Its Ideal Asset Mix to Hit Allocators’ Target Returns
The best chance of reaching a 7.5% gain is to go heavily into bonds, its study contends.
Research
Alternative Investment Professionals Survey Respondents: Recession Imminent
Nearly three-quarters of alternative investment professionals believe the U.S. is already in a recession or will enter one by year’s end, an EisnerAmper survey finds.
Market Moves
Fright Among British Pension Funds as Bonds Buying Ends
Bank of England says it is ceasing support for gilts on Friday, as plans face punishing margin calls amid tanking fixed-income values.
Market Moves
The Big Question: How Hot Will the New CPI Be?
A forecast from the Cleveland Fed is not encouraging. But Brainard and Evans have soothing words.
Asset Allocation
Louisiana Divests Nearly $800 Million from BlackRock to Protect Fossil Fuel Industry
Treasurer John Schroder calls ESG investing a threat to democracy and individual liberty.
Risk
Here’s Where to Find Opportunities Amid Slow Growth, Says Report
Private equity, hedge funds and high-yield bonds are promising investments for the future, Northern Trust Asset Management advises.
Risk
Six Major Banks Join Fed Pilot Program to Improve Climate Risk Analysis
The firms will analyze the impact of hypothetical climate scenarios on specific portfolios and business strategies.
Risk
The Pattern Resumes: Jobless Claims Slip, Stock Investors Freak Out
After Wednesday’s rally, buoyant job stats remind investors of the Fed’s tightening ways.
Asset Allocation
Recession’s Market Impact May Already Be Priced In, Says Vanguard CIO
Gregory Davis predicts that a U.S. economic slump, when it occurs, will be mild.
Risk
British Pound Falls to All-Time Low Against the Dollar Amidst Political Turmoil
The Bank of England announces emergency measures as U.K. pensions get squeezed in Gilt rout.
Market Moves
When the Best Stock Gains Are Made: Overnight
After regular trading hours is when equities increase the most, a Bespoke study finds.
Asset Allocation
Allocation Implementation in a Challenging Investment Environment
Donald Pierce discusses his allocation strategies as CIO of the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association.
Research
New Report Measures Public Pension Health
NCPERS publishes new metrics to evaluate the sustainability of state and local funds.
Inflation, Duration and Frustration: Investing in a Risk-Filled Fixed-Income Climate
Past havens such as emerging markets offer little protection, so investors are considering high-yield bonds and high-quality equities.