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Munis take worst pounding since Meredith Whitney
Investors spooked by possible lifting of tax-exemption; ‘armageddon concerns’ December 21, 2012 The $3.7 trillion municipal market is poised for its steepest monthly decline since 2010 as investors spooked by threats to the debt’s tax-exempt status withdrew the most money … Read more
Bill Gross: Pimco’s investment picks and pans
The Pimco chief offers insight into where his firm will be investing if growth falls below 2% By Bill Gross December 4, 2012 You didn’t build that………. 332 I built that ………………….. 206 Well, I guess that settles it: you … Read more
Who’s afraid of the fiscal cliff?
Congressional gridlock will likely continue, but compromise on fiscal cliff may be ahead By Darla Mercado November 8, 2012 With Election Day in the rearview mirror and President Barack Obama ready to kick off a second term, advisers and investors … Read more
Muni bonds could be in big trouble
Limit on tax deduction might send investors rushing to the exits; ‘lot of vectors’ would spoil appeal By Jason Kephart November 8, 2012 The tax-exempt status of municipal bonds, which makes them particularly attractive to high-net-worth investors, is up in … Read more
Bill Gross: The U.S. debt damage
The Pimco chief on the potential threats caused by America’s ‘addiction’ to debt By Bill Gross October 9, 2012 6:01 am ET I have amnesia of sorts. I remember almost nothing of my distant past — a condition which at … Read more
House OKs do-over of Dodd-Frank muni reg
Muni adviser reform approved on voice vote after committee accord By Mark Schoeff Jr. September 23, 2012 The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill last Wednesday that would limit the scope of a regulation requiring municipal advisers to register … Read more
Bill Gross: The price of money is too low
The Pimco chief says the age of credit expansion which led to double-digit portfolio returns is over. By Bill Gross September 11, 2012 Citigroup’s Chuck Prince will likely join Irving Fisher in the annals of market history for his now … Read more
Critics say floating NAV would sink money funds as retirement vehicles
Industry groups change tactics in bid to scuttle restrictions proposed by SEC By Mark Schoeff Jr. August 21,2012 Opponents of a pending money-market reform proposal from the Securities and Exchange Commission have opened up a new front in the war, … Read more
Is the U.S. Economy Protected From the Euro Crisis?
Confidence is increasing that the United States could sustain the worst from Europe By David Francis August 17, 2012 Earlier this week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that Europehas made dramatic progress in dealing with the continent’s financial crisis. Her … Read more
SEC may be ready to move on money market reform
Commission could vote Aug. 29, setting off a comment period that could lead to new regulations By Mark Schoeff Jr. August 8, 2012 3:56 pm ET The Securities and Exchange Commission appears to be ready to move on money market … Read more