Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Yes, We Could Get Some Certainty on Election Night
By Bernice NapachTwo key swing states could report the bulk of their vote counts, and if Trump loses them, it's likely over, BNY Mellon's deputy CIO says.
October 30, 2020
11 Scariest Retirement Statistics: 2020There's plenty of frightening data on retirement planning in the U.S., even before you consider COVID-19.
October 30, 2020
Do High Earners Really Flee From State Tax Hikes?Not necessarily, according to two Pimco muni specialists.
October 29, 2020
The Record Economic Boom Is a MirageThe largest expansion in decades follows the greatest decline on record — and it looks like trouble ahead.
October 29, 2020
Biden vs. Trump: Investors and Business Owners SplitThese two groups prefer different candidates but have the same top election issues, a UBS poll found.
October 29, 2020
Why Advisors Are Learning to Love AnnuitiesDavid Blanchett of Morningstar and David Lau of DPL discuss how these products have become more advisor-friendly.
October 28, 2020
Lessons Learned by a $2T PlatformExperience gained since the downturn spurred new tools and technology to help advisors better serve clients.
October 28, 2020
Advisor Group to Expand Ladenburg's Training ProgramsThe program was crucial to the decision to buy Ladenburg and will be rolled out to the entire advisor network, CEO Jamie Price says.