U.S. fiscal strength seen weakening further, Moody’s says
A rise in U.S. Treasury yields from very low levels in 2020, has resulted in diminished debt affordability, with interest payments-to-revenue hitting about 30% by 2035.
Trump tax plan
Bankers give Election 2020 edge to Trump
New research reveals the financial services industry both prefers and predicts an incumbent win in November.
Household debt hit another all-time high. Is it poised to level off?
While student, auto and credit card balances are at or near record levels, housing debt is shrinking, credit quality is weakening a bit and lending standards, at least in some sectors, are tightening.
By
Alan Kline
Oaktree on watch for signs of HY market cool-off
The Los Angeles-based distressed-debt specialist has $20.5 billion in dry powder, including over $8.8 billion in uncommitted capital stored in a dormant opportunities fund.
By
Glen Fest
Tax reform should attract new capital to commercial real estate
The Taxs Cuts and Jobs Act preserves most of existing benefits for owners, operators, and investors, and provides a few new perks as well; there are some trade-offs to be made, however.
Tax reform bill clears Senate, heads to House (again)
The Senate approved the final tax reform plan 51-48 early Wednesday, the second-to-last obstacle before sending it to President Trump for his signature.
By
Joe Adler
