Research
New Report Measures Public Pension Health
NCPERS publishes new metrics to evaluate the sustainability of state and local funds.
Search results for: Federal Reserve
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.
Risk
How High Will Rates Go? The Fed Thinks 4.6%
At Wednesday’s meeting, it upped the fed funds rate to a maximum of 3.25%.
Research
Shorting Bonds? The Case for a Seldom-Used Tactic
Allocators and other investors shy away from the practice, but a research paper argues that rising rates pose an ideal opportunity for negative bets.
Market Moves
It’s Not Just the Fed: Earnings Problems Vex the Market
Bad news from FedEx, Ford and others saps confidence.
Newsmakers
Dalio’s Magic Number for Tanking the Economy
At a 4.5% benchmark interest rate, economic growth will start to suffer, hedge fund guru says.
Research
US Slides to 18th Place on Natixis’ Global Retirement Index
Norway reclaims the top spot from Iceland, while Switzerland remains in second.
Risk
Welcome to September, the Worst Month for Stocks
Over the past three-quarters of a century, the market has lost an average 0.56% during the upcoming month, CFRA data show.
Risk
When Will the Fed Be Done With Its Rate Increases?
The futures market thinks a 4.0% benchmark level might be the central bank’s peak.
News
Why Are Cash-Flush Big Tech Firms Issuing Bonds?
Answer: Rates are low, and so are the firms’ debt ratios.