Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Stocks Look Like the Least-Bad Option in a World Full of Risk
By Nikos Chrysoloras, Jan-Patrick Barnert and Sagarika JaisinghaniBut the wall of worry that stocks have to climb is getting higher and higher due to rampant inflation and other factors.
March 31, 2022
10 Metro Areas Where Young Women Earn More Than Young MenWhile women overall earn 82% of what men make, the gap is smaller among workers under 30.
March 31, 2022
Liz Ann Sonders: 3 Indicators Advisors Should Watch NowThe Fed is likely to front-load rate hikes, Schwab's chief investment strategist says.
March 31, 2022
Joe Boyle: Commodities and TIPS Can't Smooth Inflation AwayHartford Funds' fixed income product manager sizes up a retirement saver's enemy.
March 31, 2022
Wade Pfau: TIPS and Annuities Good Bets When Inflation Is HighChanging the Social Security COLA index to CPI-E from CPI-W, the professor says, is "not a pressing need."
March 31, 2022
UBS, Envestnet and iCapital Launch Alternatives Exchange: Tech RoundupAlso, eMoney Advisor adds white labeling to its Incentive financial wellness app.
March 31, 2022
What to Do About Today's 'Wall of Worry:' Robertson Stephens' Stuart KatzThe chief investment officer reviews what's top of mind for advisors and clients: rising interest rates and inflation.
March 30, 2022
Which Countries Have the Lowest Fund Fees?Price wars in the ETF space have continued to put downward pressure on fund fees worldwide, Morningstar reports.