Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Don't Panic Over Panic Selling: MIT Researchers
By Ginger SzalaMIT researchers look at which investors are likely to "freak out" when markets fall and whether they miss out on gains.
September 21, 2021
Democrats Link Debt Limit to Vital Spending Bill in a Dare to GOP"I don't know what the endgame is, because there's no precedent for anything so irresponsible," Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., said.
September 20, 2021
William Sharpe: There Is No Retirement 'Number'The Nobel laureate talks to ThinkAdvisor about retirement uncertainty, co-founding Financial Engines and the market development that has him "freaked out."
September 20, 2021
Morgan Stanley Sees Growing Risk of 20% Drop in S&P 500The worst-case outlook is based on signs of weaker growth and falling consumer confidence.
September 17, 2021
10 Economic Predictions for the Next 5 Years: Northern TrustThe bank's chief investment strategist discusses what's taking shape in the U.S. and global economy.
September 17, 2021
HSA Contributions, Distributions Declined in 2020: EBRIFew HSAs are invested in assets other than cash, but the research group expects that to change as accounts grow over time.
September 16, 2021
12 Best Countries for Retirement Security: 2021The U.S. fell one spot from 2020 in Natixis' annual ranking.
September 15, 2021
Jeffrey Gundlach's 10 Economic Predictions, Trends for Advisors to WatchDon't believe anybody who tells you the U.S. economy is soaring, Gundlach says.