Strong Q2 risk asset performance, alongside a steepening interest rate curve, led to notable improvements in the funded status of US corporate defined benefit pension plans over the second quarter.
August 13, 2025
Find out moreThe first quarter of 2025 was marked by significant policy uncertainty, especially related to tariffs, which contributed to market volatility and a decrease in pension funded status for typical corporate defined benefit plans as liability performance outpaced asset performance.
May 29, 2025
Find out moreThe fourth quarter of 2024 produced rising bond yields due to the Fed’s easing cycle over inflation and deficits, resulting in negative bond returns while the domestic equity market saw positive returns, despite significant dispersion amongst the various sectors.
March 4, 2025
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