Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
U.S. Locked in Economic 'Death Match' With China: Richard Vague
By Jane Wollman RusoffThe former longtime banking exec talks to ThinkAdvisor about China, how tech can stifle productivity and how 1900s brokerages served women.
July 30, 2021
Investors Lose $1T in China's Wild Week of Market ShocksMuch volatility has been tied to ride-hailing giant Didi Global, with investors experiencing big losses since it U.S. IPO in late June.
July 30, 2021
Gary Shilling Sees Growth Slump, Says Treasury Yields Could PlungeThe 10-year Treasury yield could fall as low as 0.50% if the economy continues to grow at a lower-than-expected rate, he says.
July 29, 2021
Robinhood Falls in Debut as Retail Investors Keep Distance"It looks like nobody wants to touch it," said Max Gokhman, head of asset allocation at Pacific Life Fund Advisors.
July 28, 2021
Everything You Need to Know About the BUZZ ETFThe fund, formally known as the VanEck Vectors Social Sentiment ETF, leverages public opinion to build its portfolio.
July 28, 2021
Financial Groups, Firms Push for a Biden Order on Retirement SecurityBiden should convene cabinet leaders to address issues like Social Security, Medicare and LTC, the groups say.
July 27, 2021
Avoid These Behavioral Traps When Markets SlumpEconomic growth is likely to slow from peak levels in the coming months. Coach your clients to avoid these common impulses.
July 27, 2021
El-Erian: Fed Will Punt on Economy, Inflation and Asset PricesOn Wednesday, it will likely say it's time to "start thinking about thinking about" tapering its monthly asset purchases.