Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
How Advisors Can Help Retirement Clients Weather a Market Meltdown
By Jeff BermanNow is the time for advisors to prove their value and make sure they and their clients "don't do anything dumb," Cerulli's Scott Smith says.
March 24, 2020
Vote Now for the 2020 IA25Your input on the 25 industry leaders you're turning to for insights and inspiration is needed by April 6.
March 23, 2020
Raymond James Stops In-Person Recruiting, Puts Some Advisor Moves on HoldThe news comes about 10 days after the firm decided to limit visits to the home office and branches.
March 23, 2020
Stimulus Bill Fails Second Vote in SenateSen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, said the vote "broke down when [McConnell] refused to make it a bipartisan negotiation."
March 23, 2020
Fed Goes All In as Investors Wait on CongressThe Fed took unprecedented steps; meanwhile, a Senate vote on a stimulus bill failed Monday afternoon.
March 23, 2020
What Fed Watchers Make of 'QE Infinity'Fed watcher DiMartino Booth says the U.S. central bank is "making up for what Congress is not delivering."
March 23, 2020
How to Stay Connected to Your Clients Right NowYou and your clients are juggling major life disruptions. But you can still be a calming presence in their lives.
March 23, 2020
3 in 5 Americans Hit Financially by Coronavirus: SurveyIn a LendingTree survey, 35% of respondents said their work hours had been reduced or eliminated.