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The Bond Trade Of The Year May Be Back, All Thanks To The Fed

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The Fed boosted long-term government bonds when it signaled that it may end interest rate cuts.

With SEC Doubling Down, Now Is The Time To Fix Compensation Conflicts

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The main takeaway of the new guidance is that firms should “strongly consider” evaluating their practices and disclosures.

Greenspan Sees No Recession As Post-Crisis Deleveraging Endures

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History shows that the economy isn't slipping into a contraction, argues Greenspan.

China Doubts Long-Term Trade Deal Possible With Trump

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The Trump administration and its proxies suffer from a credibility deficit with Chinese negotiators.

Airline Credit Cards Are Getting A Very Smart Makeover

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Airline credit card benefits are improving as competition for travelers' dollars heats up.

Trump’s Trade War Tumult Hands Surprise Boost To Housing Market

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The housing market is coming back, thanks, in part, to uncertainty caused by Trump's trade wars.

The Retirement System Crisis is All Hype, Group Argues

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A report by Empower Institute found working Americans will have more money in retirement than previous generations.

Asset Managers Get Creative In Face Of Fee Wars

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Expanded product lines and in-house indexing are among the tactics funds and ETFs are using to cope, a report says.

Scientists Are Working Overtime To Debunk The Vaping Scare

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The anti-vaping backlash may be a hysteria fueled by entrenched anti-tobacco interests.

Why Los Angeles And San Francisco Are Safe From Mass Blackouts

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By virtue of their climate and urban setting, Los Angeles and San Francisco seem safe from rolling blackouts.

U.S. Consumer Comfort Declines By Most In More Than Eight Years

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American consumers are feeling more wary as their economic outlook darkens.

Euro-Area Economy Puts Up Fight With Better-Than-Forecast Growth

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Despite demographic pressures, Brexit and a slowdown in Germany, European economic indicators are positive.

World Looks Bleak Through The Lens Of A Rates Options Trader

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More investors are beginning to bet on a U.S. recession and negative interest rates.

U.S. Consumer Spending, Jobless Claims Signal Caution On Economy

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Moving forward, the U.S. may not be able to rely on consumers to prop up the economy.

Bond Market Signals Doubt Fed Has Shut Door On Further Rate Cuts

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Many analysts think the Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates again in 2020.

Boeing CEO Bashed In Congress As Investors Shrug Off Risk To Max

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Boeing's CEO is being pressured to resign amid problems with the 737 Max.

Is A Recession Coming? Not If Consumers Keep Doing Their Thing

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While the economy and markets have much to worry about, the American consumer isn’t one of them, says economist Lara Rhame.

Insurance Regulators May Approve ‘Best-Interest’ Annuity Rule By Year-End

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State insurance commissioners signaled they may revisit the issue of whether to use the term "best interest."

Ladenburg CEO Neither Denies Nor Confirms Sale Reports

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CEO Richard Lampen says the IBD network remains committed to an open architecture platform.

FPA To Offer Charitable Giving Education To Advisors

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Members of the FPA will have access to education programs offered by the American Heart Association.