The Treynor ratio evaluates mutual fund performance by measuring risk-adjusted returns against market risk, or beta. It’s valuable for assessing funds in diversified portfolios and comparing risk management, but doesn’t account for unsystematic risk and assumes a well-diversified portfolio.
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in play
US inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike plans on the table for September.