Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Bonds Are Back After Failing Investors for Years
By Liz Capo McCormick & Ye XieExpectations for rate cuts have mounted fast, and bonds do very well in that environment.
August 09, 2024
What 3 Advisors Make of Wall Street's Wild WeekProfit-taking is normal and healthy, but it can spark short-term fears about what comes next,
August 09, 2024
SEC, Exchanges Should Probe Monday's VIX Surge: SummersDuring the stock selloff Monday, the volatility index surged above 65 — a level associated with outright investor panic.
August 09, 2024
Jeremy Siegel Fears Fed 'Falling Behind' on Rate Cuts"It's almost like Chairman Powell wants to see the bottom fall out of the labor market and then they'll do it," he said.
August 09, 2024
Trump Wants Presidents to Have Some Say Over Interest RatesChair Jerome Powell has pledged not to let political pressure influence decision making at the Fed.
August 09, 2024
BlackRock Plans New ETFs to Ride — Or Dodge — Biggest Tech FirmsOne fund aims to let investors capture the boom in smaller tech firms while avoiding the big behemoths.
August 09, 2024
10 Best Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold: MorningstarThere are some growth-stock deals to be found as value stocks gain the upper hand, analysts say.
August 09, 2024
Buy the Dip: 7 Ways to Take Advantage of Market DropsWith appropriate guardrails, a market drop can be a good time to buy into certain investments.