Economy & Markets
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Should Tax Hikes Need Supermajority Vote? Bloink & Byrnes Go Thumb to Thumb
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesA Democratic leader's proposal is meant to protect lower- and middle-income taxpayers.
December 03, 2018
Outflows From Actively Managed Equity Funds Slow: GoldmanInflows into passive funds also slowed, the report shows.
November 30, 2018
What Oil at $50 a Barrel Means for the World EconomyLower oil prices may be good for consumers, but it also has other not-so-good consequences on the global economy.
November 30, 2018
Massive Data Breach Affects 500 Million Marriott-Starwood CustomersCybersecurity experts note how unusual this breach is due to the fact it's been going on for more than four years.
November 29, 2018
Stock Prices Follow a Pretty Reliable Pattern Before a Fed DecisionA new report from the New York Fed discloses a relationship that goes beyond the usual macro one.
November 29, 2018
280 CapMarkets Adds Corporate Bonds on BondNav280 CapMarkets' fixed income trading and price discovery platform BondNav now offers corporate bonds. The expanded taxable offering on BondNav includes…
November 28, 2018
Fed Chief Concerned With Rising Debt of Highly Leveraged CompaniesInvestors who own "vehicles like collateralized loan obligations" of highly leveraged firms, could be at risk.
November 28, 2018
Fed Chairman's Comments Suggest Fewer Rate HikesStocks and bonds rallied on Chairman Powell's remarks.