Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Powell, Former Fed Chiefs Make the Case for More Government Aid
By Bernice NapachChairman Powell and former chairs Yellen and Bernanke stress the disproportionate impact of the downturn on minority groups.
June 16, 2020
Advisors Expect Returns More Like 2018 Than 2008: SurveyWhile U.S. financial professionals are optimistic, those abroad are another story, Natixis finds.
June 16, 2020
'Peak Pessimism' in Markets Is Over, but Hope Is Fragile: BofA SurveyGlobal fund managers' cash levels experienced the biggest drop in June since August 2009, BofA Global Research reported.
June 15, 2020
SBA Reopens Disaster Loan PortalMeanwhile, Democrats pressed Treasury chief Mnuchin and SBA to provide the names of all recipients of PPP loans.
June 15, 2020
Here Are 12 Investing Superstars in 2020, According to MorningstarThe firm has announced the nominees for its 2020 Awards for Investing Excellence.
June 15, 2020
Stock Investors' Optimism FaltersThe market appears to be facing a "reality check" as COVID-19 cases rise in China and parts of the U.S.
June 15, 2020
Franklin Templeton Adds Active ETF Offerings: Portfolio ProductsAlso, AQR introduces a new mutual fund.
June 12, 2020
Impact Investors Optimistic Amid Pandemic: SurveyNearly 90% of investors said their investments had met financial and impact expectations, GIIN reports.