Why the 60/40 model suddenly has life again
admin The good ol’ 60/40 portfolio, designed to produce decent returns in all environments, is having…
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Larry Summers says the Fed ‘let us down quite badly,’ is wrong about economy
The Federal Reserve “lost its way” last year as inflation gripped American households and still…
Read MoreWhy the bond market should be given the benefit of the doubt
The bond market’s rout has gone too far, so look for interest rates to decline…
Read MoreImport prices aren’t adding much to inflation anymore thanks to a strong dollar
The numbers: The cost of imported goods rose just 0.2% in June — the smallest…
Read MoreFed’s Bullard backs more rate hikes this year after ‘hot’ CPI data
The Federal Reserve needs to be more aggressive this year to help cool down “stubbornly…
Read MoreU.S. industrial output falls in June for first time this year
The numbers: Industrial production fell 0.2% in June, the Federal Reserve reported Friday. This is…
Read MoreU.S. retail sales climb 1% in June — but higher prices a big reason why
The numbers: Sales at U.S. retailers rose a solid 1% in June, but some of…
Read MoreNew York Empire State July factory activity gauge improves, but manufacturers mood darkens
The numbers: The New York Fed’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing…
Read MoreNew York Empire State July factory activity gauge improves, but mood darkens
The numbers: The New York Fed’s Empire State business conditions index, a gauge of manufacturing…
Read MoreTreasury yields edge lower ahead of retail sales and other reports
Treasury yields were drifting south on Friday as investors awaited a slew of economic data,…
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