Reuters Money: The central bank cavalry isn't coming: James Saft

	Click to View in Browser 02/4/2014 The central bank cavalry isn't coming: James Saft (James Saft is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own) For investors, a 'lazy portfolio' may be a tonic for uncertain 2014 CHICAGO (Reuters) - For investors concerned about increasing market volatility, a defensive position might be a savvy move if stocks continue to retreat from 2013 highs. BlackRock launches new currency-hedged ETFs NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc's iShares, the largest U.S. provider of exchange-traded funds, is launching a new set of currency-hedged ETFs on Tuesday as it looks to target investors interested in international equity exposure but concerned about potential losses from a rising U.S. dollar. Pimco Total Return Fund starts year behind more than half its peers NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Pimco Total Return Fund, the world's largest bond fund, trailed more than half of its peers in January despite returning to gains after a rough 2013, preliminary Morningstar data showed on Monday. Student loan borrowers get relief from small lenders LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Student loan borrowers who feel trapped by high-rate private loans finally have more options to refinance their debt, but not everyone will be able to find relief. Why kids are pocketing more allowance NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dan Zevin has been hearing a lot of reports lately about allowance inflation. His source: his 10-year-old son Leo. Ackman questions Herbalife recruiting tactics on new website BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman on Monday charged that Herbalife, a seller of nutrition and weight-loss products, found new distributors through a business that had been convicted in Canada of running an illegal pyramid scheme. Analysis: Emerging markets outlook not rosy, but valuations tempt NEW YORK (Reuters) - Emerging markets were facing headwinds going into 2014, but January's rout surprised even the gloomiest of investors, with big declines in stocks, bonds, and currencies. In hot Canadian market, parents hold keys to homeownership TORONTO (Reuters) - Laura Parsons helped her son buy his first home four years ago, and she's ready to help her daughter do the same, making her part of what many say is a growing trend across Canada, where home prices have soared 84 percent in 10 years. 'Closet index' funds charge high fees but lag indexes BOSTON (Reuters) - Investors are paying hefty fees for mutual funds that bill themselves as actively managed but in large part are mimicking a benchmark stock index. Related Video Stocks in free-fall as economy stalls Wall St suffers worst yearly start in four years Business News Wall St. opens higher, rebounding from selloff Microsoft names Nadella as next CEO, Thompson as chairman The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend