Just about everyone's bearish. But nearly every forecaster was caught off guard in 2014 as Treasuries posted the biggest returns since 2011 even as Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve ended the historic bond-buying program.
The latest data on target date funds through the fourth quarter of 2014, including a look at how J.P. Morgan has thrived in the space.
Economists say that although prices will remain under control, the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates this year. The consensus is that a hike could come as early as June but perhaps be delayed until September.
The SEC cracks down on financial firms, including Schwab, J.P. Morgan Securities, Lebenthal, Oppenheimer, TD Ameritrade, UBS and Wedbush for selling risky debt beneath the minimum allotment of $100,000 for a single transaction.
Policy critics charge the markets are 'artificial,' but some strategists say the central bank can manage continued stimulus pullback.
The Russell 2000 Index climbed to an all-time high and the Nasdaq Composite Index reached a level not seen since 2000 as an equities rally that started last week continued through one of the slowest trading days of the year.
Legg Mason's seven asset management affiliates offer differing views on global investment opportunities ahead.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Cheap oil draws interest in energy ETFs. Plus: Finding value under the hood of hedge funds, how to talk like a Wall Street guru, and get insurance or get ready for Obamacare taxes.
On the <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu today: Mohamed El-Erian breaks down the better-than-expected economic growth numbers. Plus: Warren Buffett's big year, gold investors are only starting to feel the hurt, and finding value where others only see tax-loss selling.
As economic strength and Fed policy push the greenback to a 7-year high, market strategists see knock-on gains for other assets.
Midweek <i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> If it isn't Bill Gross, it's something else. Plus: The Russia crisis is hitting some 401(k)s too; the bull market could be in jeopardy; who's going to calm the markets; cuts at Wells and giving finance a bad name.
Booming equity markets leave investors blissfully unaware of risks.
On Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, advisers are starting to shun alternatives to avoid the risk of missing out on the stock market's run. Plus: Venezuela's sinking credit rating, attractive valuations even at these prices, and investing rules from Stephen Colbert
In latest outlook report, Janus bond manager, using Punch and Judy to analyze central bank policies, wonders how a debt crisis can be solved with more debt.
The inside story of the final months of turmoil at Pimco as Bill Gross lost control.
Investors pull just $9.5 billion from flagship fund after $32B drawdown in October.
Policy makers say labor market has improved while inflation likely to remain subdued over the near term.
Cascading economic troubles spark concern over possible Moscow market controls.
Friday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu also includes: There's always John Bogle ... or not; how much insider trading is now legal, about that spike in gold and the battle between oil and stocks is about to turn.
Legendary Vanguard founder invests only in U.S. and, of course, in index funds.
