Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Biggest Portfolio News of 2021
By Bernice NapachThis year's portfolio headlines have been dominated by strong markets and lots of new products.
November 23, 2021
Rising Inflation May Be a Lesser Risk Than a Fed Mistake: StrategistsInflation has peaked or is about to, but price pressures will remain, economists and bond strategists say.
November 23, 2021
Why Retirees Are Spending More Than They Used ToIt's not just because of inflation, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's top retirement researcher tells ThinkAdvisor.
November 23, 2021
2021 News of the YearWe review the major developments affecting financial advisors — from Wall Street to Washington — over the past 12 months.
November 22, 2021
Top Advisor News of 2021Some of the most unfortunate developments in the advice industry this year included crime and alleged discrimination.
November 22, 2021
Why BofA Is Bearish on Markets and Sees 'Rates Shock' Coming in '22Strategists also share recommendations, like taking long positions in certain sectors, the U.S. dollar and real assets.
November 22, 2021
Cathie Wood's Genomics Fund Is Down 27% and Outflows Are Growing"It's interesting that typically loyal Ark investors have been bailing on the ETF," said Nate Geraci, head of The ETF Store.
November 22, 2021
Christine Benz on the Industry Issue That Keeps Her Up at NightThe Morningstar columnist also dishes on her love of cooking and why "life planning" is the next frontier for advisors.