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Survey: Women's Financial Confidence Sags As Their Economic Lot Rises

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Some of women’s declining confidence can be attributed to market volatility, according to an Allianz survey.

Trillion-Dollar Monster Lurks As Bonds Price Out Duration Risk

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Duration, a measure of sensitivity to interest-rate changes, is near all-time highs across sovereign debt markets

Bitwise Licenses Crypto Index To Swiss ETF

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The index will track up to 10 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and ethereum.

Harvard Invests In Litigation Strategy That Has Posted Big Gains

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Litigation finance has made inroads with law firms and litigants around the world.

You Won't Find Vanguard Funds Among 2019's Best-Performing ETFs

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Eight of the top 10 aren't run by the industry's giants, according to Bloomberg data.

Trump Says Fed Should Have Draghi As Chief Instead Of Powell

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Trump has criticized the Fed for making credit more costly last year and for failing to lower interest rates last week.

On Cue, Wall Street Challenges Bernie Sanders's Trading Tax Plan

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Analysts say that the proposal would impose higher costs on trading and impinge volume.

Two Groups Of Stocks Are About To Send Crisis-Era Signals On The Economy

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The lagging performance of small-cap and transportation stocks may be bad omens for financial markets.

Powell Reiterates Stronger Case For Cut Amid Economic Risks

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The Federal Reserve chairman said that the downside risks to the U.S. economy have increased recently.

Robots Can Now Decode The Cryptic Language Of Central Bankers

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Using machine learning, computers are mastering the intricacies of central bank policy statements.

Fed's Williams Says Bias In U.S. Economy Is Holding Back Growth

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The Fed is taking steps to make its own workplace and policies more inclusive.

Americans Turned Bearish On Stocks At Fastest Pace Since 2007

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One measure of sentiment on Us. stocks fell at its fastest pace in eight years.

American Century, Ex-DFA Execs Launch New ETF/Mutual Fund Strategies

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Former DFA co-CEO Eduardo Repetto and colleague created five equity ETF and mutual fund strategies.

Nearly 70% Of Americans Make 401(k) Rollovers Without An Advisor's Help

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Financial Engines aims to change that with new Fiduciary Distribution Review.

CAPTRUST Adds $2 Billion In Double RIA Acquisition

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The Raleigh, N.C.-based wealth management firm now has more than 200 advisors across 43 locations.

Facebook's Libra Creates New 'Path To Printing Even More Money' Through Messaging Services

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The new digital token, or cryptocurrency, could open up a new line of revenue for Facebook.

Asset Managers Drubbed By Ever Rising Costs As Fees Drop

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Asset manager expenses have outpaced revenue growth during the past four to five years.

Hedge Funds Boost Equity Leverage At Fastest Rate In Three Years

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Hedge funds are adding to equity leverage as opposed to avoiding the asset class due to its recent rally.

AbbVie Strikes $63 Billion Deal For Botox-Maker Allergan

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AbbVie's purchase of Allergan will be the 10th largest acquisition in U.S. history.

Powell's Fed Sees Lower Long-Run Rate Outlook As Growth Dims

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The Fed may have to cut interest rates sooner - and by more - than expected.