Asset Allocation
Meketa Shares Its Biggest Concerns for 2020
Slowing global economic growth, China’s economic rebalancing, and European uncertainty top the consultancy’s list.
Tag: Recession
Here’s Why Stocks Seem Set for a Mediocre 2020, if Not Worse
A so-so economy, low earnings growth, an un-inverted yield curve, and a stand-pat Fed are part of the mix for a ho-hum year.
Asset Allocation
Look Out, Volatility May Be Making a Comeback
Why? The era of low VIX readings has lasted longer than normal, and there’s the unending trade war.
Research
Sure, US Manufacturing Is in a Recession, but So What?
Capital Group economist Franz, harking back to 2015-16's mini-recession, says industrials won’t bring down the rest of the economy.
News
Yellen: Risks of a Recession Are Rising
Former Fed head says central bank's rate cuts and the trade war worry her.
Further Fed Stimulus Falls on Increasingly Barren Ground
Evidence mounts that, after 10 years of extremely low rates, the impact of more cuts is limited.
Market Moves
Plan Sponsors See Recession in Three Years, Lower Targets
NEPC survey finds LDI investors have better-funded plans.
Research
The Yield Curve Un-Inverts: Time to Celebrate?
Opinions differ on whether this change to a widely followed recession signal means the heat is off.
If the Rich Think a Recession Is Coming …
UBS survey of family offices says a majority foresee an economic slump in 2020.
Market Moves
What Recession? Forecasts See Only a Slowdown
Establishment outlooks find US will avoid an actual economic contraction up ahead.
Market Moves
60% of Americans Think a Recession Likely Will Hit in 2020
ABC/Washington Post poll results are similar to survey findings at the start of the Great Recession.
Companies’ Towering Debt Might Not Bring Widespread Defaults
Junk bonds do better when interest rates are low, like now, Nataxis finds.
Market Moves
Another Trump Tariff Hike Would Spark a Recession, Morgan Stanley Says
If the US lifts the levy to 25% on all Chinese imports, firm sees worldwide economic downturns.
Market Moves
Good News: A Fed Rate Cut May End the Inverted Yield Curve
Then, the 3-month Treasury could dip below the 10-year, and dispel this dreaded recession portent.
Market Moves
Ray Dalio Calls for Investing in Gold Amid Troubling Times
The hedge fund kingpin says the allure of stocks will wane.