US stock markets rose about 2.5% last week, but the biggest news came in the credit markets where default risk had its biggest weekly decline since the March equity market lows. Below is a one-year ...
The cost of insuring exposure to U.S. government debt has been rising. Investors are pricing in the increased concerns around the unresolved debt ceiling, several industry watchers said. The surge in ...
Gold, CDs and stocks each offer different levels of safety and growth. Here's how retirees should weigh the risks.