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New ‘bond alternative’ ETF targets nervous income investors
Innovator Defined Wealth Shield ETF offers 20% downside protection but caps annual gains at 2.8%.
Decumulation in an evolving interest-rate environment
Current low interest rates add to the stress of establishing a retirement strategy because the 'cost' of generating retirement income from a portfolio of stocks and bonds is now higher.
Fed sees two rate hikes by end of 2023
Federal Reserve officials signaled that the pace of the U.S. economic recovery is bringing forward their expectations on how quickly they will reduce policy support.
How low interest rates may affect your clients
Low rates have been problematic for savers hoping to earn enough interest on cash reserves to combat inflation, but those yearning for higher yields may want to be careful what they wish for.
Yellen says higher interest rates would be ‘plus’ for US, Fed
The Treasury Secretary said President Joe Biden should push forward with his $4 trillion spending plans even if they trigger inflation that persists into next year and higher interest rates.
If rates stay low, expect retirement security to take a hit
Some of the factors that have led to the current low-interest-rate environment could remain in play for years, according to an analysis of existing research recently published by the Society of Actuaries.
Advisers walk fine line when managing client cash
Staying ahead of inflation in a low-yield environment can mean taking on more risk with emergency cash positions. The shortest-term certificates of deposit are yielding less than 65 basis points.
Rising inflation? No problem for fans of emergency cash
Financial advisers continue to recommend hefty cash reserves yielding almost nothing and losing ground to inflation, under the premise that safety trumps yield.
How the end of Libor might affect your clients
Now is a good time to tell clients to double-check all their loan documents and credit card statements to see if they have any Libor-linked debt.
Bond traders are terrible at timing Fed rate hikes
In late 2008, amid the financial crisis, traders expected several Fed hikes in the following couple of years, but central bank officials didn't tighten until 2015.
Bond returns have 60/40 managers turning to FX
The traditional mix of 60% equities and 40% bonds has come under threat of late as losses in the stock market are sometimes met with little more than a shrug in U.S. Treasuries, rather than a rally that protects the entire portfolio.
Fed leaves rates, asset purchases unchanged
Chair Jerome Powell stresses that the economy needs fiscal and monetary policy support
Fed signals rates to remain near zero for at least three years
The central bank said again that it will continue buying Treasuries and mortgage-backed securities 'at least at the current pace'
Fed adopts more relaxed approach to fighting inflation
The adjustment in monetary policy could keep interest rates low for years to come
Big buildup of savings could rein in rates
Deposits at commercial banks have risen 18% this year, to a record $15.6 trillion, and money-market fund assets are almost $1 trillion higher than before the pandemic
Fed chairman predicts slow recovery for jobs market
Powell plays down the May jobs gain and suggests it will take years to get U.S. employment back to its pre-pandemic level
Powell plays down possibility of negative Fed rates
The Fed chairman cited the risk that the pandemic will cause the U.S. lasting economic harm
Upside-down world of negative rates coming for U.S. savers
The scenario has become more likely now that the Fed has slashed rates to close to zero
Wells Fargo cuts outlook for brokerages amid outbreak
The report slashed share price estimates by 22% on average
Vanguard: Fed rate cut a ‘high-risk bet’
The fund manager's chief economist called the decision 'premature' should conditions deteriorate further
