Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
23 Price Changes in August 2021, Ranked
By Michael S. FischerRelated: 23 Price Hikes in July 2021, Ranked The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday posted the consumer price index data for August, showing…
September 13, 2021
Debate: Do Cryptocurrencies Belong in Retirement Accounts?Two professors debate whether Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are worth holding in IRAs.
September 13, 2021
Jackson — the Annuity Giant — Separates From ParentThe company says one goal is to reinvest some of its earnings into the business.
September 10, 2021
15 States With the Worst Public PensionsA new study examines which states are better positioned to continue funding their pensions and which ones might see rougher waters ahead.
September 09, 2021
Riskalyze Expands Connected Trading: Tech RoundupAlso, Broadridge Fi360 Solutions introduces enhanced Decision Optimizer software for financial advisors.
September 08, 2021
Advisors Prefer Active Management to Navigate Choppy Markets: PGIMMost respondents said there were skilled active equity and fixed income managers who consistently outperformed their benchmarks.
September 08, 2021
Beware of Post-COVID Complacency: Adam ToozeThe professor and award-winning author tells ThinkAdvisor how delta is affecting the economy and what it means for the future.
September 08, 2021
9 Helpful Ways to Explain Market Volatility to ClientsIf the ups and downs of the market are driving your clients nuts, these observations and analogies should help them make sense of it all.