Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
It's Time to Reconsider Retirement Income Models
By Nadia PapagiannisFixed income returns will remain low, meaning advisors need new ideas on income-focused investments.
August 10, 2020
Fidelity Loses Top Slot: Q2 Robo ReportAlso, robo advisors' portfolios met or beat major market indexes as account openings surged, according to the latest industry research.
August 10, 2020
Trump's Payroll Tax Cut Could 'Drain Social Security Trust Fund'Sen. Wyden also says he's heard that states are going to "opt out" of Trump's unemployment plan.
August 10, 2020
What Lower Rates Mean for Investors & Their Retirement PlansI've got some bad news for you about the historical trend — and some good advice on what you can do about it.
August 10, 2020
Nasdaq Valuations Say You'll Be Stuck at Home for a Long TimeIndex's price-earnings ratio tops 36 for first time since 2004, with technology at the core of enabling a touchless world.
August 10, 2020
Dodge & Cox to Launch First Fund in Six YearsThe emerging market fund is expected to charge 0.70% in annual operating expenses, including a 0.60% management fee.
August 10, 2020
T. Rowe Teams With State Street on Active ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, WisdomTree makes enhancements to its high growth ETF.
August 08, 2020
Trump Orders Extension of Jobless Benefits, Payroll Tax DeferralPresident announces four orders amid impasse over relief bill. His actions are likely to face legal challenges over executive power.