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Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Washington Update: Based on Presidential Primaries Past, The Democratic Race is Still Wide Open
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Given events in Washington over the last several days, you might be expecting a deep dive into the impeachment process. While we spent some time walking through the intricacies and history of the process in April, there will no doubt be much more to say on the issue in the weeks ahead as events transpire at the Capitol. Today, though, we take a break from Washington for a visit to the campaign trail.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Federated's Re-election Dashboard
A series of economic indicators that have historically been predictive of re-election results.
Market Outlooks
'Isn't that what you're supposed to do?'
Worries about oil shock are overblown as trade, Fed dominate market concerns.
Children & College Savings
College: the new 'debt sentence'
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At nearly $1.6 trillion, student debt is double the size of the Defense budget and is second only to mortgages on the list of the largest household liabilities.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Washington Update: Washington Isn’t Prepared for a Recession
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The Business Roundtable announced this week that, in its latest reading, the organization’s CEO Economic Outlook Index had its biggest quarterly decline in seven years. Business Roundtable President and CEO Joshua Bolton said, “American businesses now have their foot poised above the brake, and they're tapping the brake periodically.”
Market Outlooks
'Ain't no shame in a pushy broad'
There's been a violent shift from momentum to value. Will it continue?
Fixed Income Insights
Isn't that what you're supposed to do?
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Bond yields have reversed much of the August decline. The reasons are many.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Washington Update: What Could A Federal Data Privacy Bill Look Like?
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About a month ago, we advised readers that they should look to the states, rather than Congress, to see substantial progress on data privacy legislation over the next few months.
Market Outlooks
'Step away from the television'
Brainwashed investors think things are really bad. That may be good for stocks.