News401(k) alternative asset rule proposed by Labor Department Posted on March 31, 2026 by budd87309@gmail.com The Department of Labor has proposed a rule to let 401(k) plans more easily include alternative assets such as private equity, cryptocurrencies and real estate. budd87309@gmail.com Powell sees inflation outlook in check, no need to hike rates because of oil shock Asia-Pacific markets fall as Iran war keeps investors jittery, oil extends gains