In 2025, the U.S. economy remained more resilient than expected despite persistent inflation, tariff concerns, and softer labor data. The Federal Reserve continued lowering interest rates, delivering three 25-basis-point cuts in the second half of the year to a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%, which helped support asset prices.
A shift is underway in target date funds, with stable value increasingly replacing traditional bond exposure inside default portfolios. Many newer target date series now
SVIA is pleased to announce a new whitepaper released in partnership with the Institutional Retirement Income Council (IRIC):“Stable Value Funds as an In-Plan Retirement Income
Stable value was recently highlighted on CNBC as market turmoil continues to drive record 401(k) trading activity, with 41% of recent inflows going to stable value.
The Value Program membership recognizes the differing levels of financial support that members provide to help SVIA accomplish its mission.
