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Expert panel: How institutional investors are adapting to a post-pandemic global economy

bmcgovern — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:00:12 +0000

Renowned American businessman and investor Charlie Munger once said, “You have to keep learning if you want to become a great investor. When the world changes you must change.” The world has changed and institutional investors will need to have a plan and be ready to face new challenges. The 30 years prior to the […]

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U.S. pension spend generated US$1.3 trillion in economic output in 2020: report

Sadie Janes — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:00:35 +0000

Retiree spending of public and private sector pension benefits generated US$1.3 trillion in total economic output in the U.S. in 2020, supporting nearly 6.8 million jobs during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report by the National Institute on Retirement Security. It also found $612.6 billion in pension benefits were paid […]

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U.S. likely to avoid recession but data remains weak: outlook

mschmit — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:37:35 +0000

Central banks seem to be changing their tunes, with the Federal Reserve expected to cut rates twice before the year is out, according to Manulife Investment Management’s third quarter outlook. The European Central Bank, noted the outlook, is also likely to take a move dovish tone, with additional monetary easing measures, including rate cuts, expected […]

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U.S. Value Stocks: Separating Winners From Losers

mschmit — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:31:53 +0000

An easy way to find value American style.

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Post-election, U.S. faces catastrophic structural unemployment

mschmit — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:29:26 +0000

Gridlocked government in poor shape to deal with economic risks.

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