Research
Hedge Funds Roar in 2019’s First Half
Equity strategies help steer the ship to best H1 gains since 2009.
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Market Moves
A Contrary Signal to the Baleful Inverted Yield Curve
The spread between BBB corporates and 10-year Treasuries is shrinking.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Boost Diversity at Asset Management Firms
Minority- and women-owned firms manage only 1.1% of $71.4 trillion in assets.
Market Moves
Dr. Doom Forecasts a Recession in 2020
Economist Nouriel Roubini sees a continued trade war and spiking oil prices as the catalysts.
The 4 Most Promising Second-Tier Emerging Markets
Bigger names like China and India get the attention. Then there are EMs one rung down, overlooked yet harboring breakout potential.
One and Done? Will the Fed Make a Small Cut, Then Quit?
Political pressure is high on Chairman Jerome Powell to do something in July. The question is how much.
Risk
Global Equities Crushed Colorado PERA in 2018
Poor returns were expected, but it sets new funding legislation in motion next week.
Market Moves
Look Out Above: Gold Rally Shows No Sign of Flagging
Forecasts say the yellow metal may reach $1,500 an ounce in coming months.
Newsmakers
Investor Alex Rodriguez Is Big on Alts
The former New York Yankees star, using a family office approach, puts money into real estate and e-sports.
Market Moves
The Mighty Dollar Is Due for a Comedown, PIMCO Says
After an eight-year run, Fed rate cuts and a slowing economy are seen as poised to weaken it.
Newsmakers
Trade War Optimism, Fed’s Pivot Boosts New York City’s Q1 Returns
Pension system’s deputy CIO explains why the markets ‘bounced back.’
Corporate Debt Binge Will Ebb, Moody’s Predicts
Earnings slowdown expected to propel a movement away from heavy borrowing.
Market Moves
So, the Bull Market Will Keep Going. No, It Won’t
Optimists and pessimists butt heads amid outflows from equities.
Inflation Is Dead: What’s Needed to Reanimate It?
A growing younger population and rich emerging markets could return it to life. Meanwhile, expect a decade or more of quiescence.
2019 NextGen – June Kim
June Kim is California State Teachers’ Retirement System’s global equity director, making her the leader of the largest asset class at the nation’s second-largest retirement system. She joined the...