Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Levine, Hopkins to Share Tips on Stimulus' Small-Biz Loans
By Janet LevauxSign up now for our free webcast on the Payroll Protection Program, set for 2 p.m. EST on Wednesday, April 8.
April 03, 2020
On the Way: Stimulus Checks, Fourth Aid PackageSome paper checks may not reach recipients until mid-August.
April 03, 2020
The Muni Bond Market Is Getting WildThe COVID-19 pandemic is upending the ordinarily sleepy market.
April 03, 2020
Fed Helped Bond Market Stabilize: Penn Mutual AnalystMark Heppenstall has a chart showing liqudity pressure was climbing toward Great Recession levels.
April 02, 2020
First Nontransparent ETFs Start TradingThey are two equity ETFs from American Century — one growth and one value.
April 02, 2020
What RIAs Should Know About Stimulus' Paycheck Protection Loans: DeVoeAdvisors can tap the PPP, as well as express and disaster loans, to pay staff and other business costs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 01, 2020
The 1918 Flu Pandemic Hit GDP Hard: EconomistsThe researchers estimate the GDP reduction was equal to about three times the death rate.
April 01, 2020
Too Late to De-risk? 5 Questions to Help DecideSome clients should cut their losses while others might want to wait it out, Morningstar's Christine Benz says.