Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Gaming the System in Annuity Illustrations
By David BlanchettIt is incredibly important for consumers and advisors to understand the expected index performance and chosen crediting strategy.
February 01, 2024
Jeremy Grantham Warns Investors to 'Be Quite Careful' as Big Risks LoomThe GMO co-founder tells ThinkAdvisor his 2024 market predictions and where to invest now.
February 01, 2024
U.S. Office Price Slump May Be Bottoming Out: Fitch AnalystRobert Vrchota sees firmer prices leading to the formation of distressed property funds.
January 31, 2024
Gundlach: Fed Signal Threatens 'Goldilocks' ScenarioThe DoubleLine CEO sees a stall in the inflation rate decline, dampening hopes for a soft landing.
January 31, 2024
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Inches Closer to Cutting in FutureThe decision to leave the target range for the benchmark rate unchanged at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% was unanimous.
January 30, 2024
Medicare Beneficiaries Again Face Higher Projected Costs: StudyHere's how much they will need to cover their lifetime health costs, according to EBRI's simulation model.
January 30, 2024
What Vestwell's CEO Told World Leaders at DavosIt's not every day that a retirement industry executive is asked to speak at the World Economic Forum.
January 30, 2024
'Big Short' Investor Shrugs Off Warnings on Deficit, StocksSteve Eisman, now with Neuberger Berman, says he's "more long-oriented" on the U.S. market despite others' deep concerns.