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Fed raised rates without a hitch, and it only took $105 billion
By Liz Capo McCormick, Matthew BoeslerWith so much cash in the system, interbank lending has fallen almost 90 percent since 2008.
December 16, 2015
Meltdown in the High-Yield Market: Turning Point or Opportunity?Are high-yield corporate bonds the next zombie apocalypse jeopardizing the financial system, or does turmoil in the high-yield market create a buying opportunity?
December 16, 2015
The SEC Has a History of Punishing Advisors for Others' MisstepsThe SECs action against Virtus for negligence by a subadvisor shows why investment advisors should take no comfort from the SECs setbacks in court.
December 16, 2015
What Advisors Think of Fed’s Rate HikeWhile the decision wasnt unexpected, there are several things clients should know as rates rise, advisors say. Ever heard of three steps and a stumble?
December 16, 2015
What Fed increase? Top Treasuries forecaster is bullish for 2016The forecaster says the Federal Reserve is too optimistic in its plan for additional interest rate increases after Wednesdays expected liftoff, and thats good news for bonds.
December 15, 2015
Munnell Report Rattles DC vs. DB Plan Debate on Investing, FeesA white paper co-authored by Alicia Munnell questions the conventional wisdom about DC plan participants versus DB plan participants on investing skills and fees.
December 15, 2015
Stocks Rally Ahead of Fed Rate AnnouncementU.S. stocks rallied and global equities halted a six-day losing streak as selloffs in credit markets and crude abated.
December 15, 2015
30 Best Big 401(k) Plans in 2015: BrightScopeThere have been some shifts in the rankings since last year, and nine new honorees have made the list.