Investment Perspectives

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Bank CDs Are An Insult To America's Savers

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Big financial institutions don't feel the need to offer competitive rates on certificates of deposit.

Will The Bear Market Come Roaring Back?

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Despite a bit of a roller-coaster ride, markets wound up pretty close to where they started.

Investing Beyond The Profit Squeeze

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Corporations have been successful in growing their share of the pie by squeezing labor costs and boosting sales.

Dan Fuss, Steve Forbes And Ed Yardeni Debate Recession Prospects, Fed Role

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Yardeni thinks the economy may avoid a recession; Fuss sees bond yields rising about 1% on average.

Hedge Funds Are Having A Hard Time Running This Business

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Toshiba has proved difficult to govern, but even so, foreign investors have failed to do much for its operations.

Valuation Reset Could Present A Buyout Private Equity Opportunity

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After the valuation reset in the public market, this year presents investors with a better entry point in private equity.

How Opportunity Zone Funds Can Help You Prospect Clients

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These funds can help financial professionals attain the clients and referral sources they seek to attract.

The Parlous State Of ESG

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Global ESG regulation definitions are imprecise, allowing for a range of different interpretations.

A Seasonal Surge And Its Implications

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The risk for the economy overall is that monetary and fiscal tightening will spark a recession.

Requirements And Solutions For Fund Sponsors In 2023

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The new calendar year brings with it new rules for fund sponsors.

Trying To Stick The Landing

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Strong job market supports case for soft landing.

Time Bomb Of Public Pension Funding Ticks Louder

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The aggregate level for state and local plans is below 50%.

Why Aren't We All Rich Yet?

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After all, 300 years of investing advice has basically given the same guidance.

Putting America's Debt In Its Place

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Those who imagine an imminent debt crisis in the U.S. are making much ado about nothing.

We're Probably All Wrong About Interest Rates

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The idea that rates will fall back to pre-pandemic levels is based on economic theories that may turn out to be backward.

Europe At Debt's Door

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The European Commission's ongoing borrowing spree is economically irresponsible and clearly inflationary.

Option Strategies: A Port In The Market Storm?

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Call writers aren't afraid of volatility, they thrive on it.

Looking Back At The Markets In January And Ahead To February

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January had bad economic news but good market results. February may well be the reverse.

Brightening Outlook For International Equities

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As we weigh the pros and cons of international equities relative to the U.S., the ledger is looking more balanced.

The Lurking Slowdown

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Despite recent strong numbers on GDP and jobs, there is a slowdown lurking.

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