Wilshire sees US corporate pension funded ratio rising 0.9 points to 111.9% in August

• Wilshire estimated the aggregate funded ratio for U.S. corporate pension plans rose 0.9 percentage point in August to 111.9%.
• Asset values increased 1.1 percentage points, partly offset by a 0.3 percentage point rise in liabilities.
• Funded ratio rose 8.4% year to date, up 9.7% over the past 12 months.
• U.S. equities rebounded, with the Wilshire 5000 supported by strong technology earnings, lower oil prices.
• Liability discount yields slipped as higher Treasury yields were offset by tighter corporate credit spreads.

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