Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How Investors Can Evaluate Muni Bonds in the COVID-19 Economy
By Jason WareInvestors and their advisors need to be extremely thorough in the current environment. Technology can help.
June 09, 2020
Ameriprise Donates Additional $300K: Coronavirus Aid RoundupBank of America, Capital Bank and Pacific Valley Bank are among other companies offering COVID-19 relief.
June 08, 2020
Epic Stock Rally Erases S&P 500's Coronavirus CrashThe equity benchmark rose to a 15-week high.
June 08, 2020
U.S. Recession Began in February: NBERThe organization that dates business cycles acknowledged the data difficulties posed by the pandemic.
June 08, 2020
Why Were the Unemployment Numbers So Messed Up?Economists Robert Shapiro and David Kelly look behind the May numbers as the BLS says it made a "misclassification error."
June 08, 2020
Allianz Jumps Into ETF Space: Portfolio ProductsAlso, SEI introduces new fund strategies for independent advisors.
June 05, 2020
Josh Brown's Advice to New Advisors: Start Locally, Pick LinkedIn Over TwitterDuring a BNY Mellon | Pershing webcast, he and Dynasty's Shirl Penney also stressed the importance of SEO.
June 05, 2020
3 Second-Half Strategies for Brave Investors: State StreetState Street urges investors with "with courage, capital and conviction" to look beyond the pandemic.