Having been away for a few days and returning after a debate, I came into work today expecting allocations to change, hedges to move and stop-outs to be executed. Fortunately,…
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Posted in U.S. Policy & Politics
Tagged Fed, quantitative easing, U.S. economy
It’s been a couple of months since defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors received Department of Labor (DOL)mandated fee disclosure statements from their service providers, and participants have had a few…
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Posted in Investing
Tagged 401(k), retirement
As we look forward (if that’s the right phrase) to the upcoming presidential debates, I’d really appreciate, though not really expect, some candor from the candidates … Continue reading »
Posted in U.S. Policy & Politics
Tagged Election2012, fiscal policy, taxes
Increases in China’s labor costs due to its thriving economy mean that the era of cheap Chinese manufacturing may be ending. However, I believe Mexico, which has lagged China in…
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Posted in Global Economy
Tagged China, currency, Mexico