Coronavirus - COVID-19
Maybe, Just Maybe, the Virus Woes Have Peaked
Commonwealth’s McMillan sees encouraging pandemic data, and thinks the recovery can continue.
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Market Moves
Giddy Market Focuses Only on the Fed Statement’s Good Half
The rest of the announcement, spotlighting the virus’ seemingly dauntless chokehold on the economy, gets ignored.
Market Moves
The Dollar Is in Peril of Getting Knocked Off Its Perch, Goldman Warns
Tumbling value for the greenback could end its status as the world’s reserve currency, the firm’s analysts say.
Market Moves
A 60-40 Portfolio Is Still the Bomb, Says Vanguard
Some have questioned the conventional asset split, but its performance during this messy year shows its worth, the firm declares.
Market Moves
Ackman Bets Against Junk Bonds, Now Resurgent
Hedge fund honcho thinks dragged-out economic recovery will harm high-debt companies.
Risk
Racial Injustice Will Have Greater Weight in ESG Scores, S&P Global Says
About 217 businesses in the S&P 500 have publicly supported the Black Lives Matter movement to show solidarity and protect their reputations. Question: How sincere are they?
Market Moves
Economy Faces a ‘Bumpy Ride,’ Says Goldman’s Chief
Recovery will take a long time, David Solomon warns.
Pensions
Group Urges US Financial Regulators to Act Now on Climate Change
Investors with combined $1 trillion in assets back letter to address ‘systemic financial risk.’
Will Climate Change’s Rising Seas Drown Real Estate, Insurance?
Investments in them could end up in Davy Jones’ locker if the ocean swallows the coastlines.
How to Rebalance Assets while Skipping Past the Perils
Investing savants have ideas for you, ranging from preferred stocks to asset-backed securities.
Profiles
2020 NextGen – Albert Tsao
Albert Tsao is a corporate director of investments at Northrop Grumman, where he assists in the management of over $60 billion in retirement assets. He is currently head of public...
Profiles
2020 NextGen – Frank Molina
Frank Molina is deputy director of investments at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Pension Benefit Fund, where he is responsible for overseeing the administration and investment management...
Risk
Liquidity Woes Have Abated, But Don’t Get Too Comfy, JPM Says
After the March freak-out, when even selling a Treasury was tough, a shaky equilibrium prevails.
De-risking Corporate Pension Plans Is Getting Tougher
After making great strides to improve DB funded ratios, increased market volatility and delayed contributions may reverse that momentum.
Market Moves
Tail Risk Hedges Are Vital for Investors Now, Argues Black Swan Theory Guy
Things are so unpredictable that buffering yourself against unknown surprises only makes sense, says Nassim Nicholas Taleb.