Risk
Australia Future Fund Bounces Back in Q1
A robust turnaround in equities brings a 5% return for the asset owner.
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Why Alts Are Burgeoning: Naked Fear
Amid the aftershocks of the ’08 crisis, investors are drawn to the perceived safety of their diversification, and to pretty good returns.
GDP Forecasts for 2nd Quarter Show Deceleration
But latest estimates indicate slight improvement from previous calls.
Market Moves
Too Bad, Trump: Looks Like the Fed Won’t Lower Rates
Despite political pressure to reduce them, the central bank seems tilted toward eventual hikes.
Cause for Worry: Stock and Bond Prices Walk Hand in Hand
Positive correlation means mixed signals on economy’s direction, no more buffer
Risk
At Pension Bridge: What’s the Right Risk-Oriented Way to Allocate Assets?
Wisconsin’s Edwin Denson looks at what the next downturn could mean for investing.
Goldman Puts Number on Odds of a Recession: Just 10%
Wall Street firm credits the Fed’s about-face for sunnier view.
When, Oh When, Will Value Stocks Ever Outdo Growth?
Late in an economic cycle, like now, they should be nosing into the lead. Except they aren’t. Tech and health care, along with factors like low rates, have changed the dynamic.
Newsmakers
Cyber Attacks Are Financial World’s Worst Threat, Says Jamie Dimon
Chase CEO cites economic worries in annual shareholder letter.
Market Moves
Here’s Some Hopeful News: April Is Stocks’ Best Month
For the past 20 years, the fourth month has been the best for the S&P 500, rising an average 1.7%, LPL Financial says.