"The estimated aggregate funding level of pension plans sponsored by S&P 1500 companies remained at 77 percent funded status at the end of October 2016, as an increase in discount rates was offset by negative equity markets. As of October 31, 2016, the estimated aggregate deficit of $530 billion represents a decrease of $21 billion as compared to the end of September 2016. The aggregate deficit is up $126 billion from the $404 billion deficit measured at the end of 2015[.]"  MORE >>