Despite the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic—or possibly because of it—US retirement account balances rose to record levels during the fourth quarter of 2020, as reported by Fidelity Investments. The firm said individual contributions to individual retirement accounts (IRA), as well as 401(k) and 403(b) retirement accounts remained strong during the last three months of the year.
As the Fed cuts rates, money market yields are set to plummet—potentially overnight. Pacer ETFs’ FLRT fund offers an alternative: attractive yields through senior secured bank loans and CLOs that adjust with rates. Managed by Aristotle Pacific Capital with a decade-long track record and minimal defaults, FLRT provides a measured step up from cash. Learn how an incremental allocation might enhance yield while maintaining low volatility and strong credit oversight in your fixed income strategy.
Both Treasury Secretary Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer slammed China in a joint press conference on Wednesday.