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Muni Bonds Face Hit From Trump Tax Plan, Unfunded Liabilities
By Bernice NapachTrumps plans to reduce tax rates coupled with growing unfunded pension liabilities spell potential problems for the muni market.
November 21, 2016
Janus Launches Firm’s First Actively Managed ETF: Top Portfolio ProductsAlso, SSGA announces changes to indexes of two SPDR ETFs.
November 21, 2016
Last Best Chance for Fixing Roads and Refinancing DebtI suggest that the U.S. issue bonds that mature in 50 or 100 years, and given Washington gridlock, something positive may result.
November 21, 2016
The Benefits of a 50% Currency HedgeUsing the "hedge of least regret" discourages investors from trying to time currency moves.
November 18, 2016
Stock-Picking Pros Beat the IndexersNew research shows that when there are chances to beat the market, money managers tend to see them and take them. But there's more.
November 17, 2016
Moody’s Zandi: Why Trump’s ‘Shocking’ Election Changed My ForecastChief economist of Moodys Analytics gives keys reasons for his revised economic outlook for U.S. and global economies.
November 17, 2016
Yellen Sees Hike ‘Relatively Soon’ and Plans to Serve Full TermYellen's testimony before a Congressional committee Thursday cemented market expectations for a rate hike in mid-December when Fed policymakers meet.
November 15, 2016
SEC’s White: No SEC Fiduciary Rule Coming Before JanuaryIn her final House Financial Services panel testimony, White also said that the agency is still significantly underfunded.